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Extension Serves Our Community:
The resources of Tift County and the University of Georgia support Tift County Extension. Our office provides educational programs, information, and assistance to citizens of Tift County. That assistance is provided to citizens by telephone consultation, site visits, newsletters, news articles, radio, and collaboration with other community agencies. Additionally, publications and laboratory services serve as delivery methods for education and information to citizens.
Mission:
Our mission is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth, and families.
The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension in Tift County offers a range of educational programs and client services to the residents of our county. We are dedicated to helping people find answers to questions related to the following areas:
Office Hours:
Our regular office hours are 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. These hours are subject to change during holidays.
Contact:
Address: 1468 Carpenter Road South, Tifton, GA 31793
Office: 229-391-7980
Email: uge4277@uga.edu
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From Our Blog
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Cotton Market UpdateFrom Dr. Jody Campiche, National Cotton Council: Over the past 8 weeks, cotton prices have risen sharply, reaching the mid-80s in the first week of May, the highest level in two years. The rally reflects a shift in market sentiment along with global supply concerns. The upward movement was largely driven by a reversal in […]
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“Cracking” SpraysMany of you have begun treating your fields with early-postemergence (“cracking”) applications of Gramoxone (paraquat). Here are a few tips for success. Here is the Gramoxone label for those that might be interested: https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/agrian-cg-fs1-production/pdfs/Gramoxone_SL_3.0_Label1de.pdf
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State of the Farm ConferenceSeven Hills Auctions will be having a State of the Farm Conference here at the Extension Office on June 17th. I have the flyer with the speaker lineup, agenda, and the registration link below. Several of our local friends are on the agenda to speak, so I hope you can make it. Please use the […]
Upcoming Events
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May 21 2026 Dougherty County Master Gardener Training Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer program is designed to train volunteers to assist UGA Cooperative Extension Agents in providing unbiased, researched-based horticulture education to the public. The prospective master gardener agrees to volunteer a minimum of 50 hours within a year following the completion of training in extension approved projects. This program covers 50 hours of training in topics ranging from ornamental and landscape plants, turf management, vegetable gardening, organic gardening to basic entomology, weeds, diseases and insect pests of ornamentals and vegetables and their integrated pest management. For more information or if you are an individual with a disability who may require assistance or accommodation to participate in this training, please contact UGA Dougherty County Extension at (229) 436-7216 or uge4095@uga.edu.
- Albany, GA - (43.0 Miles)
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May 21 Pop Up - Food Preservation Class - Pressure Canning - Snap Beans Pop-Up Pressure Canning Workshop: Snap Beans Edition Interested in learning how to safely pressure can fresh snap beans at home? Join us for a special hands-on Pop-Up Pressure Canning Workshop with UGA Extension in Grady County! Cost: $25 per participant Participants will learn: Safe, research-based pressure canning methods Proper preparation and processing of snap beans Recommended equipment and canning practices USDA and National Center for Home Food Preservation guidelines Please note: Snap bean season has a short availability window, so this workshop will depend on the availability of fresh snap beans. Whether you are brand new to pressure canning or looking to build confidence in preserving your garden harvest, this workshop is a great opportunity to learn hands-on food preservation skills!
- Cairo, GA - (64.0 Miles)
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May 28 - May 29 Manager ServSafe Training Sumter County Extension FACS Agent Mitzi Parker provides Georgia's food service industry with food safety training using the National and Georgia Restaurant Associations ServSafe® Program.
- Americus, GA - (65.0 Miles)
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May 28 2026 Dougherty County Master Gardener Training Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer program is designed to train volunteers to assist UGA Cooperative Extension Agents in providing unbiased, researched-based horticulture education to the public. The prospective master gardener agrees to volunteer a minimum of 50 hours within a year following the completion of training in extension approved projects. This program covers 50 hours of training in topics ranging from ornamental and landscape plants, turf management, vegetable gardening, organic gardening to basic entomology, weeds, diseases and insect pests of ornamentals and vegetables and their integrated pest management. For more information or if you are an individual with a disability who may require assistance or accommodation to participate in this training, please contact UGA Dougherty County Extension at (229) 436-7216 or uge4095@uga.edu.
- Albany, GA - (43.0 Miles)
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Jun 20 Pressure Canner Inspections at the Agricultural Mini Market and Farm Swap Come See Me at the Agricultural Mini Market & Farm Swap! I’ll be set up at the Cash and Carry Feeds Agricultural Mini Market & Farm Swap on Saturday, June 20, from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM! Stop by and visit with me for: *Educational materials on safe home canning & food preservation *Research-based food preservation resources *FREE Pressure Canner Inspections *FREE Dial Gauge Testing With garden season in full swing, now is the perfect time to make sure your pressure canner is ready before the harvest starts rolling in! Remember — dial gauges should be tested yearly to help ensure safe canning practices. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned canner, I’d love to talk food preservation with you!
- Whigham, GA - (65.0 Miles)
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Jun 22 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Thomas County Join us Monday, June 22nd, for a one-day course and exam. Register by Monday, June 15th, to receive the course materials. (Courses may be cancelled or re-scheduled due to low attendance)
- Thomasville, GA - (58.0 Miles)
