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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Mar 12 ServSafe Manager Certification Training & Exam- Athens Clarke County Extension 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. Workshops are offered in multiple locations throughout the state; see each training's contact for details.
- Bogart, GA - (45.0 Miles)
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Mar 14 ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam - One Day UGA Extension Tift County provides a 1-day ServSafe® training which is nationally recognized and accredited for food service managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF).
- Tifton, GA 31793, GA - (53.0 Miles)
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Mar 20 Private Well and Onsite Wastewater System Basics If you are a resident with a private well and onsite waste system, a professional in water quality and wastewater management, or someone seeking resources or guidance related to private wells, wastewater systems and septic tank management, this program will be of interest to you! Speakers will include Dr. Jason Barrett, Associate Extension Professor and Interim Director of the Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute at Mississippi State University; Dr. Gary Hawkins, Associate Professor and the Water Resource Management and Policy Specialist with the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of Georgia; and Kim Toal, Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent for the UGA Extension Fayette County.
- Fayetteville, GA - (47.0 Miles)
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Mar 22 Food Preservation Class - Water Bath Canning and Steam Bath Canning Ready to learn how to can your own delicious Strawberry Jam? Join us on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 9 AM - 12 PM for a hands-on class covering boiling water bath canning and steam canning! $25 Registration Includes: * 3 hours of hands-on instruction * Recipe for homemade Strawberry Jam * 1 jar of your very own canned jam to take home * A UGA Canvas tote bag Space is limited to 8 participants per session, and registration is required!
- Cairo, GA - (174.0 Miles)
Family and Consumer Sciences Extension News
Community Solutions
Climate variability, such as altered rainfall patterns, are making it more challenging for grassroots efforts dedicated to increasing access to fresh, local food.
Sweet Role
Angela Dupree is in charge of maintaining the high standards of the Italian company that creates products for brands including Keebler, Famous Amos, Mother’s Cookies and Murray Cookies.
Graduate Goals
CAES graduate student Elizabeth Abati came to UGA to work with Anna Scheyett on farmer well-being.
Farm Stress Summit
For the third year, University of Georgia faculty, farmers, farm family members, agricultural community members and agricultural mental health stakeholders will convene at the 2025 Farm Stress Summit to strategize ways to safeguard the well-being of Georgia’s farmers and farm families.