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
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Jun 1 College Applications & Scholarships Writing Workshop 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!
- Griffin, GA - (33.0 Miles)
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Jun 2 2 Day ServSafe Manager Certification Course & Exam Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF.
- Crawfordville, GA - (53.0 Miles)
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Jun 3 2 Day ServSafe Manager Certification Course & Exam Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF.
- Crawfordville, GA - (53.0 Miles)
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Jun 3 Making Kimchi at Home Join UGA Extension for a Make Kimchi Safely at Home Workshop. Participants will learn safe, research-based food preservation practices through a kimchi-making demonstration. Workshop Details Wednesday, June 3 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM UGA Extension Cobb County 678 South Cobb Drive, Suite 200 Marietta, GA 30060 Cost: $5 Registration is required. Only 12 spots are available. To register, call 770-528-4070 The workshop includes: 1-hour workshop Demonstration of kimchi making Kit valued at $25, including a tested recipe, dry ingredients, and a weighing scale
- Marietta, GA - (66.0 Miles)