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Jasper County
UGA Extension Office

Family & Consumer Sciences

Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Extension Agents offer non-biased, research based solutions and cutting edge knowledge on many topics, including: 

  • Food Safety
  • Food, Nutrition, and Health
  • Healty, Safe, and Affordable Housing Environments
  • Economic Well-Being for Individuals and Families
  • Positive Development for Individuals

While there is not a Family and Consumer Sciences Agent located at the Jasper County Extension Office, please call our office at (706)468-6479 or email uge2159@uga.edu and we will answer your question to the best of our ability or direct you to a FACS Agent in a neighboring county. 


Upcoming Events

  • Jun 20 Canning Salsa - Whitfield County Food Preservation Workshop Join us for a hands-on workshop on food preservation and best practices for canning at home. In this class, you'll learn how to make salsa with a water-bath canner and how to plant and grow your own vegetables at home. Seating is limited. Each attendee must register separately. Call the Whitfield County Extension Office at (706) 278-8207 or register online via the UGA Extension Registration System.
    • Dalton, GA - (126.0 Miles)
  • Jun 25 Cobb County Food Preservation Workshop - Peach Jam Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn the basics of home food preservation. Participants will make peach jam while learning safe, research-based water-bath canning methods for preparing jams and jellies at home. Seating is limited.
    • Marietta, GA - (66.0 Miles)
  • Jun 25 Canning Strawberry Jam - Whitfield County Food Preservation Workshop Join us for a hands-on workshop on food preservation and best practices for canning at home. In this class, you'll learn how to make strawberry jam with a water-bath canner and how to plant and grow your own strawberries at home. Seating is limited. Each attendee must register separately. Call the Whitfield County Extension Office at (706) 278-8207 or register online via the UGA Extension Registration System.
    • Dalton, GA - (126.0 Miles)
  • Jun 29 ServSafe® Manager Certification Training Join us for the nationally recognized ServSafe® Manager Certification course and exam at the Early County Extension Office Conference room in Blakely, GA. This training will be a two-day course. Monday, June 29 will be an instruction and review day from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Tuesday, June 30 will be exam day beginning at 2:00 pm. Refreshments will be provided.
    • Blakely, GA - (150.0 Miles)
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