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

May 29 Healthy Pastures, Healthy Horses: Weed ID and Management Webinar - (60.0 miles) Quality forage is the cornerstone of all equine diets. A healthy pasture can provide that pivotal component, but pasture weeds can cause forage quality loss and even equine health concerns. Join UGA Extension to learn how to identify common pasture weeds, understand toxic weed concerns, and manage weeds to improve pasture conditions.
May 30 Athens Honeybee Festival Bogart, GA - (45.0 miles) Come join us at the Honeybee Festival! There will be hive explorations, honey tasting, crafts for the kids, vendors, and the Boss Dawg food truck! This event is free to the public. We can't wait for you to see what all the buzz is about!
Jun 1 College Applications & Scholarships Writing Workshop Griffin, GA - (33.0 miles) Are you a rising high school senior planning to attend college? Whether you already have a draft or have no idea where to begin, join me as I go over key factors to consider when building your college list, differentiate the application platforms, highlight a few scholarship opportunities, break down the main components of the application process, and provide you with writing tips. After the presentation, you’ll have time to work on your essays and receive feedback from both peers and me. Bring your questions and your laptop if you prefer typing your essay! There will be 4 workshops this summer 2026 (June 1, June 9 (library), July 7, July 21), attend as many as you would like!