Our Impact
Making A Difference in Our County
UGA Cooperative Extension in Pulaski County is focused on translating science into practical knowledge for agriculture, families and communities with our 4-H agent and educator, as well as dedicated agents in Agriculture and Natural Resources and Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS).
Monthly educational classroom instruction in 4-H reaches over 600 youth in 15 regular club meetings for fourth through eigth grades and six specialty club meetings for K-12 special education classes and Pre-K. The Pulaski 4-H agent was recognized as the William H. Booth Award winner for 2025, which is the highest honor bestowed on an agent by their peers. Pulaski 4-H is also nationally recognized for educational programming for Cloverbuds, Opportunity for All and Living Together Peacefully at Camp.
Pulaski County’s agricultural economy is primarily driven by poultry production, ornamental nursery operations and traditional row crops such as cotton and peanuts. In recent years, a significant increase in turfgrass acreage has positioned Pulaski County as the eighth-largest producer of turfgrass in the state. Local on-farm research efforts are largely focused on improving cotton and peanut production. Additionally, several producers in the county have received state-level recognition for their exceptional crop quality and yields. While new in her career, our FACS agent has begun building community partnerships and delivering programs on nutrition, physical activity and chronic disease prevention. She is currently being intensively trained and earning accreditation that will allow her to deliver specialty services as well as ServSafe certification. Pulaski County Extension is continuing to successfully meet the needs of our community.