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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
  • Sep 30 From Homemade to Homerun A workshop on entering the canned food business. Transform your acidified homemade culinary creations and low-acid food products into thriving businesses. Gain knowledge, tools, and inspiration for success in local markets, online brands, and unique distribution channels.
    • Griffin, GA - (134.0 Miles)
  • Oct 6 Making The Very Best of Finances Managing finances is a big challenge for everyone, some more, some less. However, there are some basics that we all need. For example, basic financial knowledge, creating a financial structure that works, understanding the need for financial stewardship, as well as being financially accountable and objective to oneself. Come and be part of this four-series programming activity to learn the basics of making the very best of your finances. This four part series will be led by Charles Okpala, Richmond County Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Agent.
    • Augusta, GA - (6.0 Miles)
  • Oct 9 - Oct 10 ServSafe Restaurant Manager Certification October 9 & 10, 2023... Monday & Tuesday You can improve your food safety and sanitation skills through a nationally recognized food safety sanitation course. The class is 12 hours + exam by Certified ServSafe Trainer of UGA Family and Consumer Sciences, Anna Grace Peebles. This course meets the new GA Food Code requirements, is certified through the National Restaurant Association, and includes the course book, supplies, educational materials, exam, instruction, and refreshments. Successful completion of the exam provides certification. The class fee of $140.00 includes a course book, supplies, educational materials, exams, and instructions. Refreshments (drinks/snacks) and a #2 pencil for taking the test are provided. Lunch is not provided.
    • Albany, GA - (181.0 Miles)
  • Oct 13 Making The Very Best of Finances Managing finances is a big challenge for everyone, some more, some less. However, there are some basics that we all need. For example, basic financial knowledge, creating a financial structure that works, understanding the need for financial stewardship, as well as being financially accountable and objective to oneself. Come and be part of this four-series programming activity to learn the basics of making the very best of your finances. This four part series will be led by Charles Okpala, Richmond County Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Agent.
    • Augusta, GA - (6.0 Miles)
  • Oct 17 ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam UGA Clayton County Extension provides the Nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for food service 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.
    • Jonesboro, GA - (137.0 Miles)
  • Oct 18 ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam UGA Clayton County Extension provides the Nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for food service 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.
    • Jonesboro, GA - (137.0 Miles)
  • Oct 20 Making The Very Best of Finances Managing finances is a big challenge for everyone, some more, some less. However, there are some basics that we all need. For example, basic financial knowledge, creating a financial structure that works, understanding the need for financial stewardship, as well as being financially accountable and objective to oneself. Come and be part of this four-series programming activity to learn the basics of making the very best of your finances. This four part series will be led by Charles Okpala, Richmond County Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Agent.
    • Augusta, GA - (6.0 Miles)
  • Oct 23 - Oct 24 ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam 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. Workshops are offered in multiple locations throughout the state; see each training's contact for details.
    • Waynesboro, GA - (23.0 Miles)
  • Oct 26 ServSafe® University of Georgia Cooperative Extension/Henry County provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for food service professionals from the National Restaurant Association. Successful completion of the exam results in certification from NRAEF.
    • McDonough, GA - (120.0 Miles)
  • Oct 27 ServSafe® Manger Certification Training and Exam - Monroe County Georgia Cooperative Extension provides nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for food service 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.
    • Forsyth, GA - (117.0 Miles)
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Food Talk
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So Easy to Preserve
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
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