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Upcoming Events

  • Oct 6 Homemade Pepper Jelly Preservation Workshop - Spalding County Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn the basics of home food preservation. In this class, participants will learn how to safely make and preserve pepper jelly using a research-based water-bath canning method.
    • Griffin, GA
  • Oct 19 College Applications & Scholarships Writing Workshop Are you a high school student planning to attend college? Whether you are a freshman without an idea of where to begin or a senior working on your application, join me as I go over key factors to consider when building your college list, differentiate the application platforms, highlight a few scholarship opportunities, break down the main components of the application process, and provide you with writing tips. After the presentation, you’ll have time to work on your essays and receive feedback from both peers and me. Bring your questions and your laptop if you prefer typing your essay! This workshop is at the Flint River Regional Library System (800 Memorial Drive Griffin, GA 30223).
    • Griffin, GA
  • Oct 20 Lunch and Learn - Friendly Flora A discussion on the gut microbiome, dysbiosis, probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics. We will go over different examples of each and their safety.
    • Griffin, GA
  • Nov 17 Egg Candling Class Do you have a backyard flock and want to learn how to candle eggs? Egg candling is an important part of selling or consuming your own eggs. It is a skill that allows you to determine the quality of the egg without having to break into it. This class provides both a how-to on egg candling as well as a hands-on portion with a variety of eggs to practice. Eggs will be provided, but if you want to bring in your own eggs for practice, you are more than welcome to do so. *Class does not provide egg candling license/certificate
    • Griffin, GA
  • Dec 15 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 December 1, 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
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Extension Publications

  • Native Plants for Georgia Part I: Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines (B 987) This publication focuses on native trees, shrubs and woody vines for Georgia. It is not our intent to describe all native species — just those available in the nursery trade and those that the authors feel have potential for nursery production and landscape use. Rare or endangered species are not described. Information on each plant is provided according to the following categories: Common Name(s)/Botanical Name/Family, Characteristics, Landscape Uses, Size, Zones and Habitat.
  • Time Management: 10 Strategies for Better Time Management (C 1042) Learn 10 strategies for better time management, including knowing how to spend your time, setting priorities, using planning tools, getting organized, scheduling, delegating, and avoiding procrastinating, wasting time, and multitasking.
  • Your Household Water Quality: Odors in Your Water (C 1016) Homeowners sometimes experience unpleasant odors in their household water. In many cases, the exact cause of the odor is difficult to determine by water testing; however, this publication provides a few general recommendations for treating some common causes of household water odors.
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