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UGA Extension Toombs County offers educational programs in the areas of horticulture and agriculture, food safety and nutrition, and leadership and citizenship for youth.

UGA Extension operates through a unique partnership with Toombs 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.


Upcoming Events

  • Apr 15 ServSafe Managers Course and Exam *Registration deadline is April 1st, 2026.* Join us for the nationally recognized ServSafe Manager Certification Course in Darien, GA. The content for this course will be delivered in one day with the online exam directly following completion of course material. Time: 8:30-5:00 PM (lunch on your own) Registration: $150 (all-inclusive) Book and materials must be picked up no later than 2 weeks prior to class date! The fee for this ServSafe® course is $150 which includes instruction, the course book, and administration of the test. Upon request the text book and online test are available in select languages other than English. For additional information about the class and future dates, you may contact Michelle Quick at Michelle.Quick@uga.edu or 912-554-7577
    • Darien, GA - (74.0 Miles)
  • Apr 16 Canning Strawberry Jam - Coweta County Food Preservation Workshop Join a hands-on class and learn to make and water bath can your strawberry jam. Learn the ways to properly preserve jams and jellies.
    • Newnan, GA - (171.0 Miles)
  • Apr 16 Canning Strawberry Jam - Whitfield County Food Preservation Workshop Join us for a hands-on workshop on food preservation and best practices for canning at home. In this class, you'll learn how to make strawberry jam with a water-bath canner and how to plant and grow your own strawberries at home. Seating is limited. Each attendee must register separately. Call the Whitfield County Extension Office at (706) 278-8207 or register online via the UGA Extension Registration System.
    • Dalton, GA - (238.0 Miles)
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