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The University of Georgia Taylor County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
Taylor County faculty and trained support staff provide educational programs as well as a number of ag testings services to the citizens of Taylor County. Our Ag agent provides unbiased, research-based info that helps clients make critical decisions. Extension recommendations focus on maximizing production and profit, while minimizing environmental impacts. Our 4-H Program Assistant creates and organizes youth educational programs including competitive events which will assist young people to develop citizenship, leadership, responsibility and life skills through experiential learning. We also provide information to help citizens live healthier lives through home food preservation, and assistance with diets for seniors and diabetics.
UGA Extension operates through a unique partnership with Taylor County, the University of Georgia, the State of Georgia and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Backed up by specialists and a network of resources, Extension Agents have been on the job in Georgia since 1914.
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Upcoming Events
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Jun 12 Blueberry Jam- Coweta County Food Preservation Workshop Olivia Handley will be hosting a Blueberry Jam workshop that will provide hands on experience making and then processing the jars in a hot water bath. Each participant gets a jar of jam to take home along with tools to use in the kitchen. Space is limited. Call the Coweta Extension office to register.
- NEWNAN, GA - (64.0 Miles)
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Jun 30 ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training 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.
- Albany, GA - (70.0 Miles)
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Jul 1 ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training 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.
- Albany, GA - (70.0 Miles)
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Poultry Building Lobby Wayne-Sanderson Farms has announced an additional $2 million donation for the University of Georgia Poultry Science Building.
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Beating the Buzz Top tips for avoiding mosquito bites include eliminating standing water, supporting organized mosquito control programs, and dressing in light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
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Asian Needle Ants Small but venomous bug’s sting can lead to anaphylactic shock.
