UGA Cooperative Extension is a collaboration between UGA CAES and UGA FACS.

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

  • Aug 4 SERV Safe Manager's Certification Training and Exam- Coweta County UGA Extension Coweta County offers SERV Safe 8 hour classes with exam for food service professionals. This class from the National Restaurant Association is nationally accredited.
    • Newnan, GA - (67.0 Miles)
  • Aug 4 Spanish ServSafe Manager Course and Examination - SPANISH ServSafe Course and Examination will be offered in SPANISH. Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized, accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice managers through the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued.
    • Carrollton, GA - (85.0 Miles)
  • Aug 10 ServSafe® Manger Certification Training and Exam - Monroe County 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. Limited spaces are available. You must register by calling our office: 478-994-7014
    • Forsyth, GA - (22.0 Miles)
  • Aug 11 Cobb County Food Preservation Workshop - Green Beans Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn the basics of home food preservation. In this class, participants will learn how to safely preserve green beans using research-based pressure canning methods. Seating is limited.
    • Marietta, GA - (66.0 Miles)