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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

  • Mar 7 Empowering Parenthood Expo 2026 Get ready to be inspired and empowered at the Empowering Parenthood Expo - a one-of-a-kind event celebrating all things parenting! Join us for a day filled with insightful workshops, engaging panel discussions, and valuable resources to support you on your parenting journey. Whether you're a new parent or expecting a little one, this event is for you. Connect with experts in the field, meet other parents, and discover new tools to empower you in your role as a parent. The Expo will be held at 900 Newnan Rd, so mark your calendars and get ready for a day of learning and growth!
    • Carrollton, GA - (183.0 Miles)
  • Apr 15 ServSafe Managers Course and Exam *Registration deadline is April 1st, 2026.* Join us for the nationally recognized ServSafe Manager Certification Course in Darien, GA. The content for this course will be delivered in one day with the online exam directly following completion of course material. Time: 8:30-5:00 PM (lunch on your own) Registration: $150 (all-inclusive) Book and materials must be picked up no later than 2 weeks prior to class date! The fee for this ServSafe® course is $150 which includes instruction, the course book, and administration of the test. Upon request the text book and online test are available in select languages other than English. For additional information about the class and future dates, you may contact Michelle Quick at Michelle.Quick@uga.edu or 912-554-7577
    • Darien, GA - (145.0 Miles)
  • Apr 16 Canning Strawberry Jam - Coweta County Food Preservation Workshop Join a hands-on class and learn to make and water bath can your strawberry jam. Learn the ways to properly preserve jams and jellies.
    • Newnan, GA - (167.0 Miles)
  • Apr 21 One-Day ServSafe Manager Certification Course + Exam Join us for the nationally recognized ServSafe Manager Certification Course and exam at the Georgia Grown Innovation Center in Metter, GA. The content for this course will be delivered in one day with the exam directly following completion of course material. Time: 8:00-5:00 PM (lunch on your own) Registration: $150 (all-inclusive) Book and materials must be picked up no later than 2 weeks prior to class date! Class may be cancelled or rescheduled due to low participation. For more information, please contact the Candler County Extension Office at 912-685-2408.
    • Metter, GA - (71.0 Miles)
  • Apr 22 ServSafe Managers Course and Exam UGA Carroll County Extension is offering a one-day ServSafe® Manager Certification Course on April 22nd, 2026. Course details: • Registration deadline: April 10, 2026 • Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (lunch on your own) • Fee: $150 (all-inclusive) Registration includes: • Full day of instruction and exam review • ServSafe® Manager course book and study materials • Certification exam • Light snacks Topics include: • Food safety at all stages of operation • Facilities and pest management • Cleaning and sanitizing • Additional essential food safety practices For questions, contact Victoria Presnal, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, at victoria.presnal1@uga.edu or 770-836-8546 Register early to secure your spot and take the next step toward ServSafe® Manager certification.
    • Carrollton, GA - (183.0 Miles)
  • May 5 ServSafe Manager Level Instruction and Exam (May 5th and May 12th) Two-Day Instruction This ServSafe Manager Level training will be split into two separate days, each day having a class time from 9:00am-5:00pm window in consideration of the recent update in ServSafe Manager curriculum with the new 9th edition. ServSafe is a training designed and offered by the National Restaurant Association to enhance the quality of service and safety within restaurant establishments. Through the use of educational resources, materials, and programs led by trained and certified instructors and proctors, ServSafe helps to cultivate and reinforce effective and safe service within those who work within and manage the food operation. The Manager's Level course will give participants instruction on food safety at all stages, facilities and pest management, along with cleaning, sanitizing, and other topics. This event will be a one day course including both instruction and exam.
    • Douglasville, GA - (164.0 Miles)
  • May 13 SERV Safe Manager's Certification Training and Exam- Coweta County UGA Extension Coweta County offers SERV Safe 8 hour classes with exam for food service professionals. This class from the National Restaurant Association is nationally accredited.
    • Newnan, GA - (167.0 Miles)
  • May 19 Food Preservation Workshop Series- Blueberry Jam Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn all about food preservation. We will be making blueberry jam in the first class. We will discuss how to properly make jams and jellies and how to water-bath can. Seating is limited.
    • Carrollton, GA - (183.0 Miles)
  • May 21 Canning Blueberry Jam - Coweta County Food Preservation Workshop Join a hands-on class and learn to make and water bath can your blueberry jam. Learn the ways to properly preserve jams and jellies.
    • Newnan, GA - (167.0 Miles)
  • Jun 11 Canning Green Beans - Coweta County Food Preservation Workshop Join a hands-on class and learn how to pressure can green beans. Learn the ways to properly preserve low acid foods and how to properly use a pressure canner.
    • Newnan, GA - (167.0 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.