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Mission of Bleckley County Cooperative Extension

The Bleckley County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.


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The Bleckley County Extension Office extends a wealth of information and education to its citizens through various program areas.  Some of the most popular services include:

  • 4-H & Youth Programs
  • Soil and Water Testing for Agricultural Producers and Homeowners
  • Soil & Water Conservation Programs
  • Guidance and Advice on Food Safety and Preservation
  • Health Programs like Walk Georgia
  • Research-Based Advice for Production Crops

 


Products to Market
Products to Market For the third consecutive year, the University of Georgia ranked No. 1 among U.S. universities for number of commercial products brought to market by industry partners based on university research, according to an annual survey conducted by AUTM. By Brandon Ward | Published: 7/25/2025
Growing Black Walnut
Growing Black Walnut University of Georgia Cooperative Extension experts provide information on growing uncommon Southern delights in your own backyard. By Makenna Grace Reavis | Published: 7/24/2025
Heat Illness Prevention
Heat Illness Prevention To help agricultural and green industry workers prepare for extreme heat, three University of Georgia Cooperative Extension specialists are raising awareness of how to manage the risks. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 7/22/2025
UGArden Anniversary
UGArden Anniversary UGArden, UGA's student-powered, sustainable community farm, celebrated 15 years of growth and harvest at their Garden Gala, raising crucial funds for the farm. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 7/10/2025
Entomology Department Head
Entomology Department Head Renowned ecologist and science communicator Sonia Altizer has been named head of the University of Georgia Department of Entomology, bringing a collaborative vision and decades of research and public outreach experience to the role. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 7/7/2025
Supporting Your Sandwich Tomatoes
Supporting Your Sandwich Tomatoes Now that we’ve announced the winners of the tomato sandwich slicer showdown and your plants are taking off, it’s time to address our first tomato gardening issue: supporting unwieldy tomato plants through staking and pruning. By Jordan Powers | Published: 7/3/2025
Edible Landscaping
Edible Landscaping Edible landscaping combines thoughtful design with practical gardening to create spaces that are both visually appealing and food-producing. By Jessica Warren | Published: 7/2/2025
Rural Engagement Workshop
Rural Engagement Workshop The Rural Engagement Workshop was launched in 2021 by the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost and the Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach with support from the College of Public Health, School of Social Work and the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. By Marissa Ankeny | Published: 6/30/2025
Frontiers Planet Prize
Frontiers Planet Prize A landmark global analysis, with UGA scientists among its leaders, proves that diversified agriculture improves lives and the environment alike. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 6/26/2025
Weather Sense
Weather Sense University of Georgia Agricultural Climatologist Pam Knox breaks down the big questions about weather and climate — and how they affect life across Georgia. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 6/20/2025
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