UGA Cooperative Extension is a collaboration between UGA CAES and UGA FACS.

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Our mission is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.

Our program areas include:

Agriculture and Natural Resources
The Jasper County Extension office is your gateway to the resources of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. We offer educational resources and programs that help clients be more successful in their agricultural pursuits.

We provide testing services for:

Soil
Well Water
Feed & Forage
Poultry Litter
Pond Water

Family and Consumer Sciences
UGA FACS provides programming and educational resources on:

Chronic Disease Prevention/Healthy Lifestyles
Economic Well-being for Individuals and Families
Food Safety and Preservation
Healthy, Safe and Affordable Housing Environments
Positive Development for Individuals, Families and Communities

4-H and Youth Development
Jasper County 4-H provides programs for students grades 5-12 including:

Cloverleaf Class Club Meetings
Cotton Boll Consumer Judging
District Project Achievement (DPA) Preparation
Poultry Judging Team
S.A.F.E. Shotgun, Archery Teams, BB, and .22 Rimfire Teams
Summer Camp


Upcoming Events

Sep 11 Green Thumb Lecture-Native Grasses for Songbirds Bogart, GA - (45.0 miles) Did you know that planting native` grasses can bring music to your yard? Join us in September to learn about the native grasses in this area and their culture as well as the species of birds they benefit and attract.
Sep 15 Lunch and Learn: About Certified Naturally Grown Webinar Conyers, GA - (35.0 miles) Interested in organic growing? Join the Rockdale County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers for an informative Lunch & Learn session on becoming Certified Naturally Grown (CNG). Lunch will not be provided. Whether you attend in person or join the Zoom webinar, you’ll learn about CNG’s farmer-driven certification process, what the application and inspection entail, and how CNG supports ecological growers. A Q&A will follow the presentation, so bring your questions!
Sep 15 Blooms & Brews Garden Series with Walton County Master Gardeners: Third Tuesday Monthly at Grizzle Beer Monroe, GA - (35.0 miles) Garden Talk with Walton County Master Gardeners August 18 at 6:45 PM then every 3rd Tuesday of the month Join the Walton County Master Gardeners for a fun and informative garden program on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:45 p.m. at Grizzle Beer in Monroe. Enjoy expert gardening tips, seasonal topics, plant swaps, and more in a relaxed brewery setting. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, everyone is welcome. Grab a drink, learn something new, and grow with us!