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Welcome to Jenkins County
From row crops to cattle, and pines to locally grown vegetables, Jenkins County is a quaint agricultural county.? Annually, Jenkins County farmers grow around 40,000 acres of row crops including, cotton, corn, peanuts, and soybeans.? Production agriculture fuels the economy of Jenkins County with a Farm Gate Value of $45,149,580.?
With increasing numbers in participation, from DPA to Poultry Judging, 4-H Camp to many conferences, Jenkins County 4-H members proudly represents their club where ever they go! Each year Jenkins County 4-H receives the highest percentage of participation when they attend Cloverleaf DPA.? We’re proud of our students as they continue to accomplish their goals.?
Mission
To extend lifelong learning from the University of Georiga to the everyday lives of Georgia citizens through current, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
What is 海角官方首页 Extension?
海角官方首页 Extension operates through a unique partnership with Jenkins County, the University of Georgia, the U. S. Department of Agriculture and the State of Georgia.? 海角官方首页 Cooperative Extension was founded in 1914 to bring research-based information to the people of Georgia backed by specialists and a network of resources.? Today, 海角官方首页 Extension serves more than 2.6 million Georgians annually.? From publications to in-person workshops and events, Extension is ready to meet the needs of the state and its communities. 海角官方首页 Extension is on the forefront of food safety, technology, research, and education; keeping Georgia’s economy strong and making life better for Georgians.?
Our Promise
海角官方首页 Extension Jenkins County links resources of the University of Georgia, Fort Valley State University, and Jenkins County to provide educational programs, information, and assistance to the citizens of our community.? We promise to provide practical education you can trust, to help people, businesses and our community solve problems, develop skills and build a better future from the ground up.??
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Upcoming Events
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Nov 5 - Nov 6 Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging - Bulloch Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging is a competitive judging contest where 4-H’ers learn about cotton as an agriculture commodity in our state as well as to promote cotton through commercials or advertisements. 4-H’ers gain skills in making rational decisions when purchasing goods and services while maximizing resources. https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/healthy-living-contests/cotton-boll-and-consumer-judging/
- Statesboro, GA - (29.0 Miles)
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Nov 6 - Nov 7 Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging - Lyons Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging is a competitive judging contest where 4-H’ers learn about cotton as an agriculture commodity in our state as well as to promote cotton through commercials or advertisements. 4-H’ers gain skills in making rational decisions when purchasing goods and services while maximizing resources. https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/healthy-living-contests/cotton-boll-and-consumer-judging/
- Vidalia, GA - (47.0 Miles)
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Nov 15 - Nov 16 NEW Cloverleaf Project Achievement - Toombs County - 4th - 6th Grades https://georgia4h.org/programs/project-achievement/cloverleaf-project-achievement-grades-4-6/
- Lyons, GA - (46.0 Miles)


