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Jasper County
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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

Jan 30 - Feb 2 Southwest District Jr/Sr Project Achievement 31024, GA - (21.0 miles) 4-H Project Achievement
Jan 31 Small Farm Business Planning - Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program Part 1 Cumming, GA - (70.0 miles) Farming is a business. The Small Farm Business Planning course, Part 1 of the UGA Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program, is designed to help new and beginning farmers develop basic business skills specific to agricultural enterprises. Topics covered include Market Feasibility, Financial Feasibility, Financial Record-keeping, Legal Structures for Small Businesses, Business Compliance, developing and writing Business Plans and Financial Projections, Selling Your Product, Licensing and Regulations, Farm and Product Certifications, Risk Management, and Financial Resources. This course is delivered over two Saturdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Your $40 registration fee includes a course manual, program materials, and lunch for both days.
Feb 3 Solo Servings: Cooking for One or Two Decatur, GA - (46.0 miles) Discover how to make fast, flavor-packed meals sized perfectly for one or two. Learn to shop smarter, waste less, and make every bite a little act of self-care. Participants will have a recipe taste test and receive a cooking gadget. Snacks and mocktails included.