Family & Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Extension Agents offer non-biased, research based solutions and cutting edge knowledge on many topics, including:?
- Food Safety
- Food, Nutrition, and Health
- Healty, Safe, and Affordable Housing Environments
- Economic Well-Being for Individuals and Families
- Positive Development for Individuals
While there is not a Family and Consumer Sciences Agent located at the Jasper County Extension Office, please call our office at (706)468-6479 or email uge2159@uga.edu and we will answer your question to the best of our ability or direct you to a FACS Agent in a neighboring county.?
Upcoming Events
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Jul 17 Tomatoes, Canning & Freezing- Coweta County Food Preservation Workshop Olivia Handley will be hosting a Tomatoes Canning & Freezing workshop that will provide hands on experience making and then processing the jars in a hot water bath and also learning how to freeze tomatoes as well. Each participant gets a jar of tomatoes to take home along with tools to use in the kitchen. Space is limited. Fee is $30 per person. Call the Coweta Extension office to register.
- NEWNAN, GA - (67.0 Miles)
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Jul 22 ServSafe? Manager Certification Training and Exam - One Day 海角官方首页 Extension Tift County provides a 1-day ServSafe? training which is nationally recognized and accredited for food service managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF).
- Tifton, GA 31793, GA - (53.0 Miles)
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Jul 23 One-Day ServSafe? Manager Certification Training and Exam ServSafe Manager's Level class for food service personnel. A one-day review class and then a test at the end of the class. The $150 fee includes the book, class, and exam. Pre-registration required. Please contact the Extension office to complete your registration.
- McDonough, GA - (24.0 Miles)
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Jul 24 Eastanollee Cannery Workshop - Tomatoes - 10am-12:30pm Learn the basics of canning safely and get hands-on experience using the Eastanollee Cannery. Each date has 2 identical sessions: 10am-12:30pm and 4pm-6:30pm. Choose the session that works best for your schedule. Registration is REQUIRED and can be done online or by calling 706-677-6230. In this class we'll make CRUSHED TOMATOES.
- Eastanollee, GA - (86.0 Miles)
Family and Consumer Sciences Extension News
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