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Jeff Davis County
UGA Extension Office

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Farmers harvesting peanuts in Jeff Davis County

What is a UGA Extension Agriculture Agent?

An agent extends lifelong learning to the people of Georgia through unbiased research-based education in agriculture, the environment and communities.

They also help Georgians become healthier, more productive, financially independent and environmentally responsible by staying in touch with issues relevant to people in local communities.

Testing Services

Soil Testing

Get a soil test to determine the amount and kind of nutrients that should be added for the best growth of lawn, garden and other crops. Soil samples are $6.00 per sample plus shipping fees payable by cash or check. The cost of postage depends on the number of samples that are shipped together. We have soil bags available at our office. Please contact our office with any questions about this procedure.

Well Water Testing

Water from wells in Georgia is generally safe for consumption without treatment. Some waters, however, may contain disease-causing organisms that make them unsafe to drink. Well waters may also contain large amounts of minerals, making them too "hard" for uses such as laundering, bathing or cooking. Some contaminants may cause human health hazards and others can stain clothing and fixtures, cause objectionable tastes and odors, or corrode pipes and other system components.

Please contact our office to speak to the County Agent regarding water testing procedures and costs.

Other Services

  • Feed and Forage Analysis
  • Plant Tissue Analysis
  • Poultry Litter Analysis
  • Other special analysis
For more information about other testing services that are offered through the University, please give our office a call.
 

Plow Points - Jeff Davis County Blog

  • Winter Annual Forages Posted by Jennifer on Sep 3, 2026
    Credit: Jeremy Kichler, Colquitt County It the time of year to plan your winter annual forage program. Cool season annual grasses can offer temporary winter grazing during the late fall until spring depending on chosen species. These species are listed below in the order in which they tend to provide grazing and mature. Cool season […]
  • Very Strong El Nino Posted by Jennifer on Aug 24, 2026
    I reached out to our retired UGA Climatologist Pam Knox to get her insight on what the stron El Nino will mean for famers. She shared the following points: If you have been following social media you have undoubtedly seen highly excited posts about the current strong El Nino that is occurring and the prediction […]
  • August UGA Cotton Newsletter & Midville Field Day Posted by Jennifer on Aug 6, 2026
    Midville Field Day
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Below are some of UGA Extension's most broadly useful resources for those involved in agriculture on the farm, in schools, and around the home.

Production Agriculture

Statewide Variety Testing Which varieties should you plant? The variety testing team does the work and research for farmers.
UGA Weather Network Reliable weather information for agricultural and environmental applications, including soil temperature, rainfall, wind speed, and more.
Pesticide Safety Education Everything you need to achieve certification and maintain the knowledge to safely and effectively make use of restricted-use and all other types of pesticides.
Commodity Resources
Sustainable Agriculture A collection of resources for those interested in production and marketing practices that are profitable, environmentally sound, and that improve the quality of life for farmers, farm workers, and the community.
Ag Budgets and Economics Resources for production economics, farm management, marketing, situation and outlook, risk management, financial management, farm policy, labor, and taxation.
Farmgate Value Report Annual county-level reports documenting the value of all food and fiber commodities grown in the state.
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Home & Garden

Soil Testing Ensure that your soil is productive! Get your soil tested to determine the amount and kind of nutrients that should be added for the best growth.
Pest Management Recommendations for pest control around homes, on pets, in the home garden, and more.
Household Water Quality Water quality has an immediate and a prolonged effect on the health of your household. This publication series contains basic information about home water quality and treatment.
Home Garden Publication Series Topics include garden planning, soil preparation, weed control, pollination, disease and insect control, harvesting, and preserving.
Georgia Green Industry Professional Development The UGA Center for Urban Agriculture offers professional training and certifications for the Georgia Certified Landscape Professional, Georgia Certified Plant Professional exam and Super Crew employee training series.
Georgia Green Landscape Stewards The Georgia Green Landscape Stewards program provides fact-based information to help businesses and residences in Georgia implement sustainable green practices in their landscape.

Schools

Community and School Gardens This Community and School Gardens blog is designed to help community and school gardeners succeed by connecting them to UGA Extension and other research-based resources.
Lesson Plans and Teacher Resources Whether you'd like to help protect the environment, teach your students how to avoid chronic diseases with healthy food and physical activity, or train food handlers in your cafeteria, University of Georgia Extension can help.