Our Impact
Making A Difference in Our County
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is working hard for its constituents. The following are examples of Extension’s impact in the county over the past year.
In 2025, Stewart County Extension continued to strengthen its role as a trusted partner in education, agriculture and community wellbeing. Through strong collaboration with Family Connections, we expanded outreach efforts that directly supported local families. Our Good Eats and Literary Treats program combined nutrition, education and literacy in a fun, hands-on format, while ongoing food pantry support helped increase access to healthy foods and practical meal preparation ideas for residents across the county.
Our partnership with the Stewart County School System remained a cornerstone of our work. The 4-H program delivered engaging, research-based science lessons that encouraged critical thinking and real-world problem solving. We also worked closely with junior and senior 4-H’ers to develop their portfolios and presentation skills for District Project Achievement, helping students build confidence, leadership abilities and readiness for future academic and career opportunities. Stewart County 4-H members also served in the local food bank and clothes closet, reinforcing the value of service, responsibility and compassion.
Our Agriculture and Natural Resources agent provided soil and water testing services, hosted a livestock and forage production meeting and supported local field trials and research efforts. These programs helped farmers and landowners make informed, cost-effective decisions to improve productivity and sustainability.
Looking ahead, Stewart County Extension is excited to build on these strong partnerships while developing new collaborations that will expand opportunities for youth, families and agricultural producers.