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 on the county over the past year.
Talbot County 4-H is proud to acknowledge three successful programs this year. Our fundraisers and sponsorships program that was formed to bring in funds to go towards camp scholarships and fund our summer office day camp programs were very successful. With these funds and other supporting agencies, we were able to help take six students to Jekyll Island 4-H Center for Cloverleaf Camp and fund our local office summer day camp program. Our first summer program was a success ,with nine students in attendance. We used Project Wet and Wild curriculum to create some fun outdoor activities. We also visited the zoo, the local library, and a batting cage and attended a professional baseball game. Talbot County benefits from the support of a Fort Valley State University agriculture agent who assists residents with agricultural production and home lawn management. The Extension office also provides diagnostic services to the community, helping citizens address issues related to soil, plants and other agricultural concerns.