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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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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 […]
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Valor and PeanutsI have received a few inquiries about Valor applications with the rain we just had. Here are some reminders about Valor after a rain. If they get dinged, they will look ugly for a few days, but they’ll come out of it.
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GrasshoppersGrasshopper problems are sporadic and almost always associated with reduced tillage fields. I’ve seen a few hopping around in some fields I’ve been in. Grasshoppers overwinter in egg cases, which were deposited in the soil last fall. Increased overwintering survival and spring emergence are associated with dry conditions. Grasshoppers also appear to be more problematic […]
Upcoming Events
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May 16 Food Preservation Workshop: Pickles Join the Thomas County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, Olivia Tumlin, on Friday, May 15th OR Saturday, May 16th for information about how to preserve Pickles in a water bath canner. The cost is $15 per person to cover the cost of materials, and you will go home with some preserved product! Call 229-225-4130 or email olivia.tumlin@uga.edu with questions!
- Thomasville, GA - (58.0 Miles)
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May 18 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - 1 Day Course - Grady County ServSafe Manager Certification Course & Exam – One-Day Training Food safety is essential for anyone working in foodservice. Join us for a 1-Day ServSafe Manager Certification Course and Exam. This training prepares foodservice managers and employees to earn a nationally recognized food safety certification. Registration Includes: • One full day of instruction • ServSafe Manager book & study materials • Certification exam • Light snacks during the training day (Lunch is not provided, so please plan accordingly.) This training is ideal for restaurant managers, foodservice employees, school nutrition staff, and anyone responsible for food safety in their operation. Space is limited, so register early to secure your spot!
- Cairo, GA - (64.0 Miles)
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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)
