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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.
海角官方首页 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:
Contact:
Address: 1468 Carpenter Road South, Tifton, GA 31793
Office: 229-391-7980
Email: uge4277@uga.edu
From Our Blog
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The fair was fun, the expo was fun, but I’m glad to be home for a little while. Finally, we got a little rain on Sunday, and I had to hunt for my jacket this morning. My grazing is a few weeks behind Defoliation Rates: Thidiazuron: 2 to 4 oz/acre – all dependent on how […]
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If you are interested in attending the 76th Southeastern Turfgrass Conference & Field Tour, it is only a little over 2 weeks away! When: 8 am on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 Where: 海角官方首页 Tifton Campus Conference Center CEUs: Georgia Pesticide Credits (5 hrs of Category 24) Registration Link: https://turf.caes.uga.edu/southeastern-turfgrass-conference/76th-southeastern-turfgrass-conference.html
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October is a busy month for us all. Last week and this week were filled with livestock show duties, and next week I will be at the Expo for the entire week. I am the VP for the Georgia Association of County Agricultural Agents (GACAA), and part of my duties includes managing our Expo Food […]
Upcoming Events
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Oct 25 Food Preservation Workshop: Pickling Learn how to preserve pickled items in a water-bath canner! Participants will go home with the recipe and some canned product. Please call/email to register by Oct. 22.
- Thomasville, GA - (58.0 Miles)
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Oct 25 Soap Making Workshop Get Crafty with Us! Join us for a fun, hands-on Soap Making Workshop! You’ll learn the basics, get creative with scents and colors, and go home with your very own handmade soap and mold. Perfect for beginners, DIY lovers, and anyone who enjoys a little self-care!
- Cairo, GA - (64.0 Miles)
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Nov 4 Walk-A-Weigh Walk-a-Weigh is an 8-week nutrition and physical activity program designed to help participants build healthy habits, manage weight, and improve overall wellness through weekly lessons, resources, and group support.
- Cairo, GA - (64.0 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 - (79.0 Miles)
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Nov 11 Walk-A-Weigh Walk-a-Weigh is an 8-week nutrition and physical activity program designed to help participants build healthy habits, manage weight, and improve overall wellness through weekly lessons, resources, and group support.
- Cairo, GA - (64.0 Miles)
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Nov 12 - Nov 13 Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging - Perry 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/
- Perry, GA - (71.0 Miles)
