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Pike County
UGA Extension Office

Family & Consumer Sciences

Here are some of UGA Extension's most popular resources on family, food, health, home, and money.

eLearning with UGA SNAP-Ed
eLearning with UGA SNAP-Ed 24/7 Tips to live a more active lifestyle, shop smarter, make healthier food choices, and cook delicious meals on a budget! Receive free kitchen and fitness items.
Start a New Food Business
Start a New Food Business A collection of resources to help you get started with your small food business.
Food Talk
Food Talk Eat healthy and get moving on a budget. Find free online nutrition education courses, recipes, and other resources.
Marriage Matters Series Looking for ways to strengthen your relationship? Whether you have just started dating, have been married for a while, or have been married more than once, we can always use some guidance in developing and maintaining a healthy and satisfying relationship.
Childcare Provider Training Entity-approved training to help child care providers meet state licensing requirements. Check the calendar for training events near you.
Your Good Credit Series Establishing, maintaining, and protecting Your Good Credit can save you thousands of dollars over time. This series will teach you the basics of credit reports and scores.
So Easy to Preserve
So Easy to Preserve This book covers topics on preserving food, canning, pickled products, sweet spreads and syrups, freezing and drying. Available for purchase only.
Eat Healthy, Be Active
Eat Healthy, Be Active A flexible 3-week schedule of hands-on activities meant to improve young children's health and well-being by teaching key nutrition and physical activity concepts.
Radon Education
Radon Education Radon is a colorless, tasteless odorless gas that can cause lung cancer. It occurs naturally and is released into the soil, easily entering buildings through the foundation. The only way to know if you have radon is to test.
Building Baby's Brain Series
Building Baby's Brain Series What happens during a child's first few years makes a big difference in the child's later life. This series helps parents learn strategies to improve early brain development.
Extension News
  • 2024 Peach Season
    2024 Peach Season With no freezing temperatures in the forecast and hope for strong pricing during the upcoming season, peach growers are looking forward to a much-needed rebound this year. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 4/10/2024
  • 2024 Public Service & Outreach Awards
    2024 Public Service & Outreach Awards Six University of Georgia faculty and staff members are being honored for their commitment to public service and outreach. By Krista Richmond | Published: 4/8/2024
  • 2024 Flavor of Georgia Winners
    2024 Flavor of Georgia Winners This year’s winners represent all corners of the state and the best of Georgia’s diverse culinary heritage. By Jordan Powers | Published: 4/5/2024
  • 2024 Farm Stress Summit
    2024 Farm Stress Summit Farm Stress Summit examines the state of mental health in rural Georgia and offers resources to help individuals and families cope. By Jordan Powers | Published: 3/25/2024
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Upcoming Events

  • Apr 19 Introduction to Farm Food Safety Best Practices- Coweta County This one-day course is an introduction to good agricultural practices. Small-scale fruit and vegetable growers will learn skills necessary to draft a food safety plan, identify safety concerns, and build knowledge on certifications and resources.
    • Newnan, GA
  • Apr 22 Green Cleaning Make and Take Class Join McIntosh County Extension for a fun afternoon of learning how to make non-toxic, eco-friendly cleaning products. Participants receive a room spray and all-purpose cleaner to take home.
    • DARIEN, GA - (206.0 Miles)
  • Apr 23 ServSafe Manager One-Day Training The ServSafe Food Safety Training Program leads the way in providing current and comprehensive educational materials to the food service industry. The ServSafe for Managers class and Exam is recognized by more federal, state, and local jurisdictions than any other food safety certification and in Georgia, food safety certification is required by law. The University of Georgia Extension in Gwinnett is pleased to offer the SERV Safe for Managers Certification Class and Exam. Class, Book, and Test $150 Retest - $70 Contact: Ines Beltran at inesb@uga.edu or at 678-477-4014
    • Lawrenceville, GA
  • Apr 25 - Apr 26 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Thomas County Join us Thursday and Friday, April 25 & 26 for a two-day course and exam. This certification lasts for 5 years. Register by Friday, April 12th to receive the course materials.
    • Thomasville, GA - (160.0 Miles)
  • Apr 25 Nutrition for Arthritis Control: Virtual Arthritis, a condition characterized by joint inflammation leading to pain and decreased functionality, poses significant challenges for those affected. Individuals grappling with arthritis consistently seek effective means of relief. Over the years, numerous dietary approaches and specific foods have emerged, each asserting its potential to alleviate arthritis symptoms. In this informative "lunch and learn" session, we aim to delve into the diverse landscape of foods and diets associated with potential benefits for arthritis sufferers.
    • Virtual Event
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