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

  • Sep 12 - Sep 13 ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training Georgia Cooperative Extension provides nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe training for food service 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. The $150 registration fee includes course book, educational materials, instruction and exam. Pre-registration is required.
    • Bainbridge, GA - (170.0 Miles)
  • Sep 12 - Sep 13 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Thomas County Join us Thursday and Friday, September 12-13 for a two-day course and exam. This certification lasts for 5 years. Register by Friday, August 26 to receive the course materials.
    • Thomasville, GA - (173.0 Miles)
  • Sep 13 Water Bath Canning Class - Apple Relish Rockdale County Extension is holding six canning classes this year! These are hands-on workshops where you will learn the principles of safe food preservation and where to find tested recipes, as well as work in groups to complete all the steps to preserve the featured food. You'll get to taste the finished product and make a jar to take home! Your registration fee covers all class materials, light refreshments, and a jar of the finished product. Thursday evenings: Strawberry Jam: June 27 from 5:30-8pm Tomato Salsa: July 11 from 5:30-8pm Pickled Green Beans: July 25 from 5:30-8pm Friday mornings: Peach Jam: Friday, August 9 from 10:30am-1:00pm Veggie Soup and Freezer Jam: Friday, September 6 from 10:30am-1:30pm Apple Relish: Friday, September 13 from 10:30am-1:00pm Location: 1127 West Avenue SW Conyers, GA 30012
    • Conyers, GA - (35.0 Miles)
  • Sep 17 ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training Georgia Cooperative Extension provides nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe training for food service 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. The $150 registration fee includes course book, educational materials, instruction and exam. Pre-registration is required.
    • Lakeland, GA - (78.0 Miles)
Family and Consumer Sciences Extension News
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes increased by almost 20% between 2012 and 2022, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. By Leigh Hataway | Published: 8/22/2024
Instant Golden Milk
Instant Golden Milk Researchers at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) have developed an efficient method to make a plant-based, instant version of trendy golden milk. By Jordan Powers | Published: 8/21/2024
Farm Gate Trends
Farm Gate Trends The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is providing the state’s farmers with a new tool, the Georgia Farm Gate Value 20-Year Trends. By Jordan Powers | Published: 8/19/2024
Head Lice
Head Lice While head lice are a nuisance that require intervention, they are not an emergency and should be dealt with calmly and compassionately. By Allison Johnson | Published: 8/12/2024