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UGA Extension has provided online educational programming, consultations and essential lab services during the COVID-19 pandemic while observing safe health practices for employees and the public. We offer resources for adults and 4-H youth on health, food, finances, parenting, agriculture and more. For the latest status on programs, contact your local Extension office or visit the events calendar.

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Healthy Georgia Connections Newsletter

Healthy Georgia Connections Newsletter

We are open to the public. We are trying to manage traffic through the office so please knock on the door when you arrive and someone will come let you in. You can always call and set up an appointment or send us an email. 

We do ask that you wear a mask when you visit the office. 

Office: 229-391-7980

Email: uge4277@uga.edu


Our mission is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth, and families.

University of Georgia Cooperative Extension in Tift County provides a variety 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:


Fall Holiday Information:

Butterball Help Line

Cooking a Turkey

Leftover Food Safety

Other Holiday Meats

Thawing a Turkey

USDA Food Safety Fact Sheets

USDA Meat and Poultry Help Line (English and Spanish)

 


Upcoming Events
  • Apr 19 - Apr 20 Area Poultry Judging-Toombs County https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/agriculture/livestock-and-animal-projects/judging-teams/poultry/
    • Lyons, GA - (83.0 Miles)
  • Apr 20 - Apr 21 Area Poultry Judging-Tift County https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/agriculture/livestock-and-animal-projects/judging-teams/poultry/
    • Tifton, GA - (8.0 Miles)
  • Apr 24 - Apr 25 Project SAFE Modified Trap Qualification Match Douglas County
    • Douglasville, GA - (36.0 Miles)
  • Apr 24 - Apr 25 Project SAFE Modified Trap Qualification Match Thomas County
    • Thomasville, GA - (49.0 Miles)
  • Apr 24 - Apr 25 Project SAFE Modified Trap Qualification Match Toombs County
    • Lyons, GA - (83.0 Miles)
  • May 17 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam 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. Workshops are offered in multiple locations throughout the state; see each training's contact for details.
    • Cordele, GA - (40.0 Miles)
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