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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. 

We are still accepting soil, water, and forage samples.

If you have any questions, please feel free to let us know. 

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.