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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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Planting Considerations 2026Peanuts It has been hot and dry for the last several weeks. Be mindful of the moisture in the fields being planted. For the non-irrigated fields, the soil profile is very dry. The rain we received a week or so ago will not be enough to germinate the seed and allow them to emerge consistently. The seed is […]
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Jassid Update 4/8/26Dr. Roberts and his team have been actively searching for cotton jassids since Christmas. They have been sampling winter annual weeds, cover crops, and many additional habitats, and have captured only a single jassid in late January this calendar year. They have been looking heavy around Tifton. If you see a UGA truck and some […]
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Ryegrass and Dusting In CottonRyegrass that cannot be controlled with Roundup has been documented in Georgia, and complaints of Roundup “missing” ryegrass are becoming more frequent. If you see this, be certain to document fields where these escapes are occurring so a sustainable program can be implemented beginning this fall for next season. A successful program for next year […]
Upcoming Events
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Apr 25 Food Preservation Class - Pressure Canning 2026 Food Preservation Workshop Series Join us for hands-on instruction in safe home food preservation and build confidence in canning your own foods at home! Canning Methods Taught: • PC – Pressure Canning • BWB/S – Boiling Water Bath & Steam Canning Upcoming Workshop Dates & Topics: April 25 – Vegetables (PC) June 13 – Salsa (BWB/S) August 1 (updated) – Tomatoes (BWB/S) September 19 – Pickling (BWB/S) November 21 – Salsa (BWB/S) December 5 – Blueberry Spice Jam (BWB/S) What Participants Will Receive: • Hands-on instruction in Pressure Canning or Boiling Water Bath & Steam Canning procedures • Approved recipes for preserving home-canned products • One jar of a homemade canned item to take home • UGA Canvas tote bag Perfect for beginners and experienced canners alike! Pre-registration is required. Space is limited!
- Cairo, GA - (64.0 Miles)
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Apr 27 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 - (43.0 Miles)
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Apr 28 - Apr 29 ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training and Exam - Lanier County 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.
- Lakeland, GA - (34.0 Miles)
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Apr 28 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 - (43.0 Miles)
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Apr 30 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 7 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)
