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Tift County Extension is backed by the resources of Tift County and the University of Georgia. 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. In addition, publications and lab services are delivery methods for education and information to citizens.
We are open Monday through Friday from 8 AM-12 PM and 1 PM-5 PM.
Office: 229-391-7980
Email: uge4277@uga.edu
Our mission is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth, and families.
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension in Tift County provides a variety 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:
Upcoming Events
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May 22 Crafting Kombucha at Home Workshop UGA Extension Grady and Thomas County will be hosting a Crafting Kombucha at Home Workshop on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 5:30 PM at the Grady County Extension Office. The all inclusive registration fee of $25 will cover the 1 hour workshop, demonstration of Kombucha Brewing, Tested Recipe, most of the Kombucha ingredients for producing Kombucha at home, pH Strips, Food Thermometer, and Kombucha Cup.
- Cairo, GA - (64.0 Miles)
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Jun 17 CPR Certification Class UGA Extension Grady County - FACS, in collaboration with Grady County Emergency Medical Services, will be hosting a CPR Certification Class on Monday, June 17, 2024 from 9 AM - 12 PM. Please contact Grady County FACS Extension Agent, Janette Burkes, at 229-377-1312 for more information.
- Cairo, GA - (64.0 Miles)
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Nov 5 - Nov 6 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.
- Vidalia, GA - (79.0 Miles)
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Nov 6 - Nov 7 Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging - Tifton 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.
- Tifton, GA - (8.0 Miles)
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Nov 7 - Nov 8 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.
- Perry, GA - (71.0 Miles)