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Richmond County
UGA Extension Office

Family & Consumer Sciences

Staff Listing

What is a Family and Consumer Sciences Agent?

A Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) agent is a person who can assist workers, consumers and families in meeting their basic and most important needs with a wide body of research-based knowledge about topics that affect your life: your family, your food and your house. FACS Agents have a long tradition of helping individuals and families over their life span and strengthening communities through educational programs.

How can we help you?

We want to help Georgians meet new challenges in a changing environment. We focus on our clients' economic and social well-being through programs that help people extend their income, cook and eat nutritiously, and make important buying decisions.

What programming is provided in the county?

We help consumers understand the relationships between food and health, promote informed nutrition decisions and regular physical activity, safe food handling and storage, safe home food preservation and economical food selection and preparation. Through a unique partnership between Richmond County and UGA Extension, Richmond County Extension staff can tap into a wealth of information for you.

The Family & Consumer Science (FACS) mission is to extend lifelong learning through trusted resources to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families. Tips for improving health, finances, food preparation and family interactions are frequently featured throughout the website. We look for collaborations with community partners to give timely access to information and programming on a local and state level.

 

Contact the Richmond County Extension Office for more information about FACS programming by calling (706) 821-2350 or emailing uge3245@uga.edu

 


Upcoming Events

  • Jul 14 - Jul 15 Foundations in safe food handling Food safety is crucial to protecting all consumers, employees, and employers across the food service and related agrifood sectors. Foundations in safe food handling cover foodborne illness, good personal hygiene, time and temperature, and food storage/pest control. Registration is free, the deadline is July 13, 2025, and the venue is UGA Richmond County Extension.
    • Augusta-Richmond, GA
  • Jul 22 ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam - One Day UGA Extension Tift County provides a 1-day ServSafe® training which is nationally recognized and accredited for food service managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF).
    • Tifton, GA 31793, GA - (61.0 Miles)
  • Jul 23 One-Day ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam ServSafe Manager's Level class for food service personnel. A one-day review class and then a test at the end of the class. The $150 fee includes the book, class, and exam. Pre-registration required. Please contact the Extension office to complete your registration.
    • McDonough, GA - (120.0 Miles)
  • Jul 31 Understand and Improve Your Credit Score Want to avoid mistakes that can keep you from getting approved for a loan? Join us to learn more about the factors that contribute to your credit score and why they are important.
    • Richmond, GA
  • Aug 18 - Aug 19 ServSafe Manager Training Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF.
    • Americus, GA - (164.0 Miles)
  • Aug 19 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Thomas County Join us on Tuesday, August 19th for a one-day ServSafe Manager Certification course and Exam. The Food Safety Manager Certification lasts for 5 years. The Training will be held at the Thomas County Extension Office. Register by August 8th to receive the course materials.
    • Thomasville, GA - (220.0 Miles)
  • Aug 21 ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam - One Day UGA Extension Tift County provides a 1-day ServSafe® training which is nationally recognized and accredited for food service managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF).
    • Tifton, GA 31793, GA - (61.0 Miles)
  • Sep 9 Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training A one-day course for produce growers and packers who fall under FSMAs Produce Safety Rule.
    • Virtual Event
  • Sep 11 Food Safety School Are you interested in starting a food business in Georgia? This training teaches the fundamentals of food safety and regulatory compliance for small and beginning value-added food businesses.
    • Athens, GA - (89.0 Miles)
  • Oct 27 - Oct 28 ServSafe Manager Training Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF.
    • Americus, GA - (164.0 Miles)
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Here are some of UGA Extension's most popular resources on family, food, health, home, and money.

UGA Extension Mental Well-being The UGA Extension Behavioral Health Team offers resources on emotional well-being, stress management and substance abuse prevention for farmers and farm families.
eLearning with UGA SNAP-Ed 24/7 Tips to live a more active lifestyle, shop smarter, make healthier food choices, and cook delicious meals on a budget! Receive free kitchen and fitness items.
Start a New Food Business A collection of resources to help you get started with your small food business.
Food Talk Eat healthy and get moving on a budget. Find free online nutrition education courses, recipes, and other resources.
Marriage Matters Series Looking for ways to strengthen your relationship? Whether you have just started dating, have been married for a while, or have been married more than once, we can always use some guidance in developing and maintaining a healthy and satisfying relationship.
Childcare Provider Training Entity-approved training to help child care providers meet state licensing requirements. Check the calendar for training events near you.
Your Good Credit Series Establishing, maintaining, and protecting Your Good Credit can save you thousands of dollars over time. This series will teach you the basics of credit reports and scores.
So Easy to Preserve This book covers topics on preserving food, canning, pickled products, sweet spreads and syrups, freezing and drying. Available for purchase only.
Eat Healthy, Be Active A flexible 3-week schedule of hands-on activities meant to improve young children's health and well-being by teaching key nutrition and physical activity concepts.
Radon Education Radon is a colorless, tasteless odorless gas that can cause lung cancer. It occurs naturally and is released into the soil, easily entering buildings through the foundation. The only way to know if you have radon is to test.
Building Baby's Brain Series What happens during a child's first few years makes a big difference in the child's later life. This series helps parents learn strategies to improve early brain development.