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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

  • Feb 17 ServSafe Manager Class - 2/17/2026 UGA Extension Laurens County will be teaching a 1-Day ServSafe Manager class on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from 8 am to 5 pm.
    • Dublin, GA - (71.0 Miles)
  • Feb 17 - Feb 18 ServSafe Food Protection Manager Training and Exam UGA Bartow County Extension is offering a 2-day ServSafe® Manager Certification Course on February 17-18, 2026 Course Details: • Registration Deadline: January 20, 2026 • Time 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (1-hour lunch on your own) • Fee: $150 (all-inclusive) Registration includes • 12 Hours of instructions • Course • Study Materials • Certification Exam • Drinks and Snacks during Training Topics Include: • Food Safety at all stages of operation • Facilities and pest management • Cleaning and sanitizing • Additional essential food safety practices If you have any questions, you can contact Angelica Davis, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, at Angelica.Bridges@uga.edu or (770) 387-5142. Register early to secure your spot and take the next step toward ServSafe® Manager Certification
    • Cartersville, GA - (91.0 Miles)
  • Feb 17 Homesteading 101 Ready to jump into homesteading? Join us at UGA Greene County Extension for Homesteading 101, a hands-on learning experience led by UGA Extension specialists, Monte Stephens and Allison Bailey. Learn garden planning/harvesting your home-grown vegetables/herbs. Gather resources for backyard flocks, bee pollination and foraging. Discover methods for safely preserving and storing food. Harness your love for baking, canning, and creating cottage foods made in your own kitchen.
    • Greensboro, GA - (35.0 Miles)
  • Feb 17 Bloom and Breathe: Floral Arranging and Mindfulness Make your own floral arrangement while exploring guided mindfulness. You’ll leave with a handmade bouquet and a grounded mindset. Participants will take home their own bouquet and tips about mindfulness. Snacks and mocktails included.
    • Decatur, GA - (46.0 Miles)
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