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Oglethorpe County
UGA Extension Office

Our Impact

Making A Difference in Our County

University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is working hard for its constituents. The following are examples of Extension’s impact in the county over the past year.

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4-H Youth Development

The Oglethorpe County 4-H Club engages our young citizens while teaching leadership.  4-H Agents perform meetings in fifth and sixth grade classrooms to around 355 students monthly.  Youth participate in competitions such as Forestry Judging, Poultry Judging and Horse Quiz Bowl.  Trained 4-H volunteers lead Project SAFE (Shooting Awareness, Fun and Education) teams.  District Project Achievement develops communication skills, and summer camps offer adventure.  The Livestock Program teaches responsibility, while special interest clubs connect 4-H'ers with shared interests.  Service clubs, like Cooking to Share, have impacted hundreds of lives, teaching youth to give back and improve our community.

 

 


Family and Consumer Sciences

The Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) program in Oglethorpe County focuses on promoting health, life skills and food safety.  The Independently Healthy series helps special education students experience cooking skills focused on preparing nutritious meals, building confidence and supporting greater independence.  Our FACS agent promotes safe local food systems by teaching preservation and food safety workshops and provides free pressure canner checks.


Agriculture and Natural Resources

UGA Cooperative Extension in Oglethorpe County provides access to up-to-date research-based information from experts.  The Agricultural and Natural Resources program supports farmers and home gardeners throughout the county.  Local issues such as livestock production and water quality are addressed through research, technical assistance, consultations, classes and media.

Download Our Annual Report (pdf)