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Richmond County
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Family & Consumer Sciences

Staff Listing

What is a Family and Consumer Sciences Agent?

A Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) agent is a person who can assist workers, consumers and families in meeting their basic and most important needs with a wide body of research-based knowledge about topics that affect your life: your family, your food and your house. FACS Agents have a long tradition of helping individuals and families over their life span and strengthening communities through educational programs.

How can we help you?

We want to help Georgians meet new challenges in a changing environment. We focus on our clients' economic and social well-being through programs that help people extend their income, cook and eat nutritiously, and make important buying decisions.

What programming is provided in the county?

We help consumers understand the relationships between food and health, promote informed nutrition decisions and regular physical activity, safe food handling and storage, safe home food preservation and economical food selection and preparation. Through a unique partnership between Richmond County and 黑料网 Extension, Richmond County Extension staff can tap into a wealth of information for you.

The Family & Consumer Science (FACS) mission is to extend lifelong learning through trusted resources to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families. Tips for improving health, finances, food preparation and family interactions are frequently featured throughout the website. We look for collaborations with community partners to give timely access to information and programming on a local and state level.

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Contact the Richmond County Extension Office for more information about FACS programming by calling (706) 821-2350 or emailing uge3245@uga.edu

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Upcoming Events

  • Sep 9 Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training A one-day course for produce growers and packers who fall under FSMAs Produce Safety Rule.
    • Virtual Event
  • Sep 11 Food Safety School Are you interested in starting a food business in Georgia? This training teaches the fundamentals of food safety and regulatory compliance for small and beginning value-added food businesses.
    • Athens, GA - (89.0 Miles)
  • Sep 11 - Sep 12 Foundations in safe food handling Food safety is mandatory across all foodservice establishments, and foundations in safe food handling are certainly useful. If you work in any foodservice establishment and have yet to acquire food safety credentials, this is a great start. Registration is free! Please kindly register with Dr. Okpala (charles.okpala@uga.edu) by September 10, 2025. The maximum number for the group session is 10. To earn a certificate, all classes on days 1 and 2, as well as the tests, are mandatory.
    • Augusta-Richmond, GA
  • Sep 15 Understand and Improve Your Credit Score Want to avoid mistakes that can prevent you from getting approved for a loan? Join us to learn more about the factors that contribute to your credit score and why they are important. Registration is free (Contact: charles.okpala@uga.edu/Dr Okpala at 黑料网 Richmond County Extension Office). The registration deadline is the 14th of September 2025.
    • Augusta, GA
  • Sep 18 ServSafe Manager Instruction and Exam The class objective is to enhance food safety knowledge and practices among the food service workers, managers, and entrepreneurs in our metro area of 259,315 residents as of 2024. This nationally recognized certification program ensures that individuals handling, managing, and preparing food understand critical food safety principles, including proper hygiene, temperature control, cross-contamination prevention, and regulatory compliance. By increasing the number of certified food protection managers, we aim to reduce the risk of foodborne illness, improve public health outcomes, and support the success of local food establishments across our diverse urban community. Workshop fee includes the text book, instruction, and exam.
    • Douglasville, GA - (164.0 Miles)
  • Sep 19 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Early County Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe? training for foodservice managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe? examination, the ServSafe? Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF.
    • Blakely, GA - (224.0 Miles)
  • Sep 20 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Early County Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe? training for foodservice managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe? examination, the ServSafe? Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF.
    • Blakely, GA - (224.0 Miles)
  • Sep 25 Your Legacy, Your Plan A free workshop on Wills, Trusts, and protecting your assets. Topics: * Estate Planning: Wills, Power of Attorney, & Health Care * Trusts: Do I need one? * Financial strategies of Estate Planning
    • WASHINGTON, GA - (48.0 Miles)
  • Oct 8 1-Day ServSafe Manager Certification Training & Exam- Morgan County Extension Join us for our upcoming 1-day ServSafe? Manager Certification Training and Proctored Exam at the Morgan County Extension Office. Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Time: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM (or until testing is complete) Location: 440 Hancock St., Madison, GA 30650 Book Pick-Up: Morgan County Extension Office Cost: $150 (cash or check only) Registration Deadline: September 24, 2025 Registration includes: ? Instruction hours ? ServSafe? course book ? Study materials ? Certification exam ? Light refreshments during training If you are interested in registering or need additional information, please call (706) 342-2214.
    • Madison, GA - (86.0 Miles)
  • Oct 16 One-Day ServSafe? Manager Certification Training and Exam ServSafe Manager's Level class for food service personnel. A one-day review class and then a test at the end of the class. The $150 fee includes the book, class, and exam. Pre-registration required. Please contact the Extension office to complete your registration
    • McDonough, GA - (120.0 Miles)
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