UGA Extension COVID-19 Resources
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.
Resources by topic
- COVID-19 Vaccine Facts
- Health & Wellness
- Money & Home Finances
- Farms & Small Businesses
- Youth Education & Parenting
- Food Safety & Cooking
- Gardening & Self-Reliance

- Facts About COVID-19 Vaccines (CDC)
- 8 Things to Know About the U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Program
- FAQs About COVID-19 Vaccines (CDC)
- Vaccine Recipient Fact Sheet (CDC) (pdf) | Spanish
- What to Expect After Getting Vaccinated (CDC) (pdf) | Spanish
- FAQs about v-safe (CDC)
- FAQs About COVID-19 Vaccination in the Workplace: For Employers (CDC) (pdf)

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- Wear mask/Social distance sign (pdf)
- Wash hands/Stay home sign (pdf)
- 10 Steps You Can Take To Stay Healthy (pdf)
- What To Do If Sick | Spanish (pdf)
- COVID-19 Prevenative Measures: Washing Your Hands | Spanish (pdf)
- Wash Your Paws! Poster (pdf)
- GA DPH Handwashing Guidelines Poster (pdf)
- Printable COVID Materials - UGA Public Health
- How to Protect Yourself and Others (CDC)
- Should You Get Tested: Testing for COVID-19 (CDC)
- Daily Life and Coping (CDC)
- Keeping workplaces, homes, schools, or commercial establishments safe (CDC)
- DIY Face Masks (CDC)
- What You Should Know About Covid (CDC)
- How to Safely Wear and Take Off a Face Cloth (CDC)
- Stop the Spread of Germs (CDC)
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- Mental Health Resources Curated by UGA Extension (PDF)
- Center for Social Justice COVID-19 Resources - UGA Social Work
- Circular 1037-10, "Making Breakfast can be Fun"
- Circular 1067, "Dealing with Household Clutter"
- Mental Health and COVID-19 (ASFP)
- A Self-Care Guide to Surviving and Thriving During COVID-19 (PDF) - George Mason University
Georgia Mental Health Telephone Resources
- Georgia COVID-19 Emotional Support Line
866-399-8938
24/7 free and confidential support for people needing emotional support or resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. - Georgia Crisis & Access Line
800-715-4225
24/7 support to help you or someone you care for in crisis. - CARES Warm Line:
844-326-5400
Phone-based support from 8:30AM to 11:00PM for people experiencing substance abuse challenges. - Peer2Peer Warm Line:
888-945-1414
24/7 support for Georgians seeking assistance and guidance from peers.
Videos from our experts
- Resilience in times of crisis with Brandi Mcgonagill
- Stress and mental well-being during the COVID-19 crisis with Ted Futris
- Mental/Emotional Well-being Resources with Andrea Scarrow
- Stress and mental well-being during the COVID-19 crisis with Anna Scheyett
- Homemade hand sanitizers, grocery shopping and takeout foods during COVID-19 with Elizabeth Andress
- Overview of COVID-19 and best health practices with Manpreet Singh
- Health and Wellness during COVID-19 with Alison Berg

- The CARES Act: Retirement plan provisions
- Health plans and COVID-19
- Circular 1041 series, "When Your Income Drops"
- Circular 1044, "How You Spend Makes a Difference"
- Temporary Publication 110, "COVID-19 Scams"
- Temporary Publication 111, "COVID-19 and Student Loans"
Videos from our experts
- Tax and Federal Stimulus Benefits with Joan Koonce
- What to Do When Your Income Drops and Other Resources with Kathryn Holland
- Your Money, Your Future with Melinda Miller

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- Farmworker COVID-19 guidance from Georgia DPH
- Farmworker COVID-19 booklet (Georgia DPH) (pdf) | Spanish
- Best Practices for Agribusinesses (pdf)
- Managing Risks for Poultry Processing Plant Personnel (pdf)
- Steps for Produce Farms and Packing Houses (pdf)
- How to protect farm workers from COVID-19
- Bulletin 1373, "Managing Cattle in Tough Times"
- Circular 1194, "Marketing Loans for Upland Cotton"
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- Steps for Farm Markets and Market Managers (pdf)
- Steps for Garden Managers and Gardeners (pdf)
- Food Banks - Receiving Food and Cleaning (pdf)
- Food Banks - Best Practices and Communication (pdf)
- Food Safety for Food Service and Restaurants (pdf)
- Handwashing for Restaurants 101 (pdf in English and Spanish)
- Steps for Farm Markets and Market Managers (pdf)
Videos from our experts
- Food safety and production protocols for COVID-19 with Laurel Dunn
- Lo que necesita saber sobre el coronavirus (What you need to know about the coronavirus) with Francisco Diez

- 4-H resources to entertain and educate
- Georgia 4-H from the mountains to the sea video series
- Circular 1037-23, "Motivating Your Child to be Active"
Videos from our experts
- Advice from a home schooling parent with Jackie Harris
- Health and Wellness for Youth during COVID 19 with Courtney Brown
- Telecommuting and supporting children/youth at home with Jill Cribbs
- Telecommuting and supporting children/youth at home with Diane Bales

Recipes, blogs, exercises, and online nutrition education from UGA SNAP-Ed.
- Grocery Shopping and Handling | Spanish (pdf)
- Is Coronavirus a Concern for Takeout? (pdf)
- Is Coronavirus a Concern on Fresh Produce? (pdf)
- Food and water safety guide (pdf)
- Recommended food storage times (pdf)
- A good time to clean out the pantry!
- Circular 1037-17, "Healthy Eating on a Budget"
- Temporary Publication 109, "Using Non-Perishable Items to Build a Healthy Plate"
Videos from our experts
- Food safety and production protocols for COVID-19 with Laurel Dunn
- Nutrition and Meal Planning: Why you should plan your meals with Alison Berg
- Nutrition and Meal Planning with MyPlate, EFNEP, and SNAP-Ed with Sarah Henes
- Nutrition and How to Start Meal Planning with MaryBeth Hornbeck
- Less Stress Meal Planning with Jessie Moore

- Bulletin Series, "Growing a home garden"
- Bulletin 625, "Landscape Plants for Georgia"
- Bulletin 910, "Make a greenhouse"
- Circular 787, "Gardening in Containers"
- Video: Why Soil Testing is Important for Home Gardens & Lawns
- Video: Identify weeds, insects, and plant disease in your garden by submitting samples to UGA Extension
Videos from our experts
- Plant Diseases in the Garden with Jean Williams-Woodward
- How Master Gardeners Can Help You with Sheri Dorn
- Starting a Garden with Paul Pugilese
- Stinging Insects in Georgia (and the Asian Giant Hornet) with Melissa Matteee
- Managing Summer Mosquitoes with Elmer Gray
- Termites are Swarming! Here's what to do. with Daniel Suiter
Ag Products Connection
We are partnering with Georgia Grown to promote Georgia farmers that are keeping regular hours, providing curbside pickup, home delivery, or ecommerce sales during the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more, and view the full list of businesses sorted by county, visit the page below:

As we all work together to get through this challenging time, UGA Extension specialists are regularly providing webinars on timely topics. Visit the full series to select from more than 35 archived webinars on topics like stress and mental well-being, best health practices, telecommuting, home gardening, meal planning and financial literacy.
Frequently Asked Questions for UGA Extension
Is my local office open?
- Please inquire with your county office about office openings and for specific questions. Extension offices are also posting specific information on their websites and social media channels.
What is the status of events?
- For the most updated information, we encourage you to visit our Extension Calendar to view that event’s respective calendar entry for details.
- If you are registered for an event and it is canceled or postponed, you will receive an email with additional information.
I paid to attend an event. Will I receive a refund?
- Yes, but please be patient with us as we process refunds in the coming weeks. All registrants will be contacted.
Other Governmental & Agency Resources
- UGA Coronavirus Website
- Family and Consumer Sciences COVID-19 Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC resources in Spanish | CDC resources in Chinese | CDC resources in Vietnamese | CDC resources in Korean
- The President's Guidelines on Coronavirus for America (PDF)
- US Department of Agriculture
- USDA: COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide (PDF)
- US Food and Drug Administration
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Cooperative Extension Responses and Resources
- Georgia Department of Public Health | Georgia Coronavirus Hotline: (844) 442-2681
- Georgia Department of Agriculture