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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Status Update
UGA Extension has provided online educational programming, consultations and essential lab services during the COVID-19 pandemic while observing safe health practices for employees and the public. We offer resources for adults and 4-H youth on health, food, finances, parenting, agriculture and more. For the latest status on programs, contact your local Extension office or visit the events calendar.
Healthy Georgia Connections Newsletter
In an abundance of caution due to the Coronavirus outbreak, Our office currently remains open, but we ask that you consider whether your situation requires an in-person visit to our office. At this time, email and phone are the preferred methods of contact. Please note that Jenkins County Ag Building rental requests can be handled via email.
We are still accepting soil, water, and forage samples.
If you have any questions, please feel free to let us know.
Email: kclaxton@uga.edu
In addition, UGA Extension has many valuable resources for assisting our community during this time. Please visit Extension.uga.edu/topic-areas/timely-topics/emergencies.
This is uncharted territory for all of us; we appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to provide Extension services to the citizens of Jenkins County.
Welcome to Jenkins County
From row crops to cattle, and pines to locally grown vegetables, Jenkins County is a quaint agricultural county. Annually, Jenkins County farmers grow around 40,000 acres of row crops including, cotton, corn, peanuts, and soybeans. Production agriculture fuels the economy of Jenkins County with a Farm Gate Value of $45,149,580.
With increasing numbers in participation, from DPA to Poultry Judging, 4-H Camp to many conferences, Jenkins County 4-H members proudly represents their club where ever they go! Each year Jenkins County 4-H receives the highest percentage of participation when they attend Cloverleaf DPA. We’re proud of our students as they continue to accomplish their goals.
Mission
To extend lifelong learning from the University of Georiga to the everyday lives of Georgia citizens through current, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
What is UGA Extension?
UGA Extension operates through a unique partnership with Jenkins County, the University of Georgia, the U. S. Department of Agriculture and the State of Georgia. UGA Cooperative Extension was founded in 1914 to bring research-based information to the people of Georgia backed by specialists and a network of resources. Today, UGA Extension serves more than 2.6 million Georgians annually. From publications to in-person workshops and events, Extension is ready to meet the needs of the state and its communities. UGA Extension is on the forefront of food safety, technology, research, and education; keeping Georgia’s economy strong and making life better for Georgians.
Our Promise
UGA Extension Jenkins County links resources of the University of Georgia, Fort Valley State University, and Jenkins County to provide educational programs, information, and assistance to the citizens of our community. We promise to provide practical education you can trust, to help people, businesses and our community solve problems, develop skills and build a better future from the ground up.
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Native Plants for Georgia Part I: Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines (B 987) This publication focuses on native trees, shrubs and woody vines for Georgia. It is not our intent to describe all native species — just those available in the nursery trade and those that the authors feel have potential for nursery production and landscape use. Rare or endangered species are not described. Information on each plant is provided according to the following categories: Common Name(s)/Botanical Name/Family, Characteristics, Landscape Uses, Size, Zones and Habitat.
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Vegetable Garden Calendar (C 943) The recommendations in this circular are based on long-term average dates of the last killing frost in the spring and first killing frost in the fall. Every year does not conform to the "average," so you should use your own judgment about advancing or delaying the time for each job, depending on weather conditions.
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Your Household Water Quality: Odors in Your Water (C 1016) Homeowners sometimes experience unpleasant odors in their household water. In many cases, the exact cause of the odor is difficult to determine by water testing; however, this publication provides a few general recommendations for treating some common causes of household water odors.
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Local Soil Inoculant
Soybeans, or edamame, contain more protein than almost any other cereal or grain crop, so UGA researchers tested a local, organic soybean growing technique that could be implemented globally.
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Georgia 4-H Tech Changemakers
The 4-H Tech Changemakers project expanded to include an additional 80 counties from thirteen states, including Georgia.
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Community perceptions of hemp
Researchers sought to identify potential perception problems that could arise in communities where the crop is grown and processed into various goods.
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Feb 16 Homeowner Planting Basics If you would like to step up your landscaping skills or maybe just want to learn how to keep your shrubs alive, join us for this 4 part FREE & Virtual planting series! All programs will be held from 6:00-7:00 p.m. the 3rd Tuesday every other month, starting in February. February 16th: Plant for the Place by Tripp Williams, UGA Cooperative Extension Learn the importance of putting the right plant in the right place.
- Virtual Event
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Mar 13 - Mar 14 Bacon County District Project Achievement for 4th-6th Grades 4-H Project Achievement
- Alma, GA - (89.0 Miles)
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Mar 20 - Mar 21 Emanuel County District Project Achievement for 4th-6th Graders 4-H Project achievement
- Swainsboro, GA - (26.0 Miles)