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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

  • Jun 16 Summer Foodie Camp Looking for a summer activity that is both fun and educational? Stir up some fun at Summer Foodie Camp! Join Ms. Zoe and Ms. Terri for two days of cooking, learning, and fun. This hands-on camp for Grades 4–8 will help youth build confidence in the kitchen while learning about healthy eating and kitchen safety. June 16–17, 2026 10 AM–5 PM Early Bird Registration: $75 through May 25 at 11:59 PM Regular Registration after May 25: $90 Space is limited. Registration will be confirmed once payment is received. Register at bit.ly/FoodieCamp26 and select Summer Foodie Camp for Club Name.
    • Marietta, GA - (153.0 Miles)
  • Jun 17 Summer Foodie Camp Looking for a summer activity that is both fun and educational? Stir up some fun at Summer Foodie Camp! Join Ms. Zoe and Ms. Terri for two days of cooking, learning, and fun. This hands-on camp for Grades 4–8 will help youth build confidence in the kitchen while learning about healthy eating and kitchen safety. June 16–17, 2026 10 AM–5 PM Early Bird Registration: $75 through May 25 at 11:59 PM Regular Registration after May 25: $90 Space is limited. Registration will be confirmed once payment is received. Register at bit.ly/FoodieCamp26 and select Summer Foodie Camp for Club Name.
    • Marietta, GA - (153.0 Miles)
  • Jun 17 Pressure Canning Green Beans Workshop Join us in learning how to pressure can our garden vegetables! This is a hands-on workshop to teach you the skills you need to safely pressure can low-acid foods.
    • Carrollton, GA - (183.0 Miles)
  • Jun 17 Quick Pickles Workshop Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn the basics of home food preservation. Participants will make quick (cucumber) pickles while learning safe, research-based water-bath canning methods for preparing pickled items at home. Seating is limited. Full 2026 class schedule: Strawberry Jam - May 20 Pickles - June 17 Salsa - July 9 Soup Starter - August 12 Apple Pie Filling - September 24
    • Cartersville, GA - (174.0 Miles)
  • Jun 20 Canning Salsa - Whitfield County Food Preservation Workshop Join us for a hands-on workshop on food preservation and best practices for canning at home. In this class, you'll learn how to make salsa with a water-bath canner and how to plant and grow your own vegetables at home. Seating is limited. Each attendee must register separately. Call the Whitfield County Extension Office at (706) 278-8207 or register online via the UGA Extension Registration System.
    • Dalton, GA - (197.0 Miles)
  • Jun 25 Cobb County Food Preservation Workshop - Peach Jam Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn the basics of home food preservation. Participants will make peach jam while learning safe, research-based water-bath canning methods for preparing jams and jellies at home. Seating is limited.
    • Marietta, GA - (153.0 Miles)
  • Jun 25 Canning Strawberry Jam - Whitfield County Food Preservation Workshop Join us for a hands-on workshop on food preservation and best practices for canning at home. In this class, you'll learn how to make strawberry jam with a water-bath canner and how to plant and grow your own strawberries at home. Seating is limited. Each attendee must register separately. Call the Whitfield County Extension Office at (706) 278-8207 or register online via the UGA Extension Registration System.
    • Dalton, GA - (197.0 Miles)
  • Jun 29 ServSafe® Manager Certification Training Join us for the nationally recognized ServSafe® Manager Certification course and exam at the Early County Extension Office Conference room in Blakely, GA. This training will be a two-day course. Monday, June 29 will be an instruction and review day from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Tuesday, June 30 will be exam day beginning at 2:00 pm. Refreshments will be provided.
    • Blakely, GA - (224.0 Miles)
  • Jun 30 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Spalding County Are you a new food service manager who needs their ServSafe certification? Or has it been 5 years and you need to renew your ServSafe certification? Register today for the nationally recognized ServSafe Manager Certification training and exam. The content for this training will be delivered in one day with the exam directly following completion of course material. The course topics include food safety at all stages, facilities and pest management, cleaning and sanitizing, and more! Cost: $150, includes 5 hours of in-person instruction with a 1-hour lunch break (on your own), course book, study materials, certification exam, drinks and snacks during the training. Payment is accepted over the phone or in person. Course book and study materials must be picked up no later than June 16, 2026 for you to study before the training and exam date. To receive your certification, you need to receive a score of 70% or higher. If you do not pass the exam, you may re-test within 30 days for an additional $70.
    • Griffin, GA - (134.0 Miles)
  • Jun 30 ServSafe® Manager Certification Training Join us for the nationally recognized ServSafe® Manager Certification course and exam at the Early County Extension Office Conference room in Blakely, GA. This training will be a two-day course. Monday, June 29 will be an instruction and review day from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Tuesday, June 30 will be exam day beginning at 2:00 pm. Refreshments will be provided.
    • Blakely, GA - (224.0 Miles)
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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.