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Jasper County
UGA Extension Office

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Extension Serves the Entire Community

Jasper County Extension offers a wealth of information and services to residents of our county. Our Agriculture and Natural Resources programs provide research -based information, educational programming, and resources to homeowners and commercial clientele in a variety of areas. Water and soil testing information and access to UGA publications are available through our office as well. 
 

ANR Agent

Derrick Jones has been with Jasper County Extension since July 2022.

Before coming to Jasper County, Derrick served as a 4-H/Agriculture Agent for Auburn University in Henry County, AL, an Agriculture Teacher/FFA advisor for 7 years, an Assistant Principal/CTAE Director in Hart County, GA for 12 years and a Vice Principal in Alaska for 3 years.


Upcoming Events

  • Jan 22 Radon Awareness Lunch n' Learn January is Radon Awareness Month! Radon is a toxic, naturally occurring gas formed by radium breakdown that can infiltrate our water and air supply. Inhalation poses a significant threat, as long-term exposure is linked to lung cancer. Join us on January 22nd for lunch and a talk about Radon safety from the UGA Radon Educator, Rebecca Cantrell. Free Radon test kits will be provided at the end of the program. Lunch will be provided with the cost of registration. Please register by January 17th, 2025.
    • Washington, GA - (66.0 Miles)
  • Jan 23 Gardening Lunch and Learn Series- Planning Out Your Garden Join us for the first session of our Gardening Lunch and Learn Series as we discuss the planning it takes when it comes to gardening! We will discuss planning out a garden while also discussing when you should do certain gardening tasks during the year!
    • Hartwell, GA - (88.0 Miles)
  • Jan 28 Small Ruminant Parasite Management Workshop and FAMACHA(c) Certification The UGA Extension office in Oglethorpe County will host a small ruminant parasite management training January 28, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM. The full afternoon of training will cover multiple methods of parasite management, herd health assessments, and how to perform fecal egg counts at home on your sheep or goat farm. The course is $50 per person. RSVP to 706-743-8341 by January 22, 2025.
    • Crawford, GA - (52.0 Miles)

Below are some of UGA Extension's most broadly useful resources for those involved in agriculture on the farm, in schools, and around the home.

Production Agriculture

Statewide Variety Testing Which varieties should you plant? The variety testing team does the work and research for farmers.
UGA Weather Network Reliable weather information for agricultural and environmental applications, including soil temperature, rainfall, wind speed, and more.
Pesticide Safety Education Everything you need to achieve certification and maintain the knowledge to safely and effectively make use of restricted-use and all other types of pesticides.
Commodity Resources
Sustainable Agriculture A collection of resources for those interested in production and marketing practices that are profitable, environmentally sound, and that improve the quality of life for farmers, farm workers, and the community.
Ag Budgets and Economics Resources for production economics, farm management, marketing, situation and outlook, risk management, financial management, farm policy, labor, and taxation.
Farmgate Value Report Annual county-level reports documenting the value of all food and fiber commodities grown in the state.
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Home & Garden

Soil Testing Ensure that your soil is productive! Get your soil tested to determine the amount and kind of nutrients that should be added for the best growth.
Pest Management Recommendations for pest control around homes, on pets, in the home garden, and more.
Household Water Quality Water quality has an immediate and a prolonged effect on the health of your household. This publication series contains basic information about home water quality and treatment.
Home Garden Publication Series Topics include garden planning, soil preparation, weed control, pollination, disease and insect control, harvesting, and preserving.
Georgia Green Industry Professional Development The UGA Center for Urban Agriculture offers professional training and certifications for the Georgia Certified Landscape Professional, Georgia Certified Plant Professional exam and Super Crew employee training series.
Georgia Green Landscape Stewards The Georgia Green Landscape Stewards program provides fact-based information to help businesses and residences in Georgia implement sustainable green practices in their landscape.

Schools

Community and School Gardens This Community and School Gardens blog is designed to help community and school gardeners succeed by connecting them to UGA Extension and other research-based resources.
Lesson Plans and Teacher Resources Whether you'd like to help protect the environment, teach your students how to avoid chronic diseases with healthy food and physical activity, or train food handlers in your cafeteria, University of Georgia Extension can help.