UGA Extension Ware County/4-H

REMINDER: Reserve your spot for our cottage foods class next week! If you have ever wanted to start your cottage food journey or have questions on the new laws and regulations, this is the class for you. Call us at 912-490-2456 or email [email protected] to register. The class is FREE but registration is required.

Interested in starting a cottage food business but need help understanding Georgia laws and regulations? 🍪 🥖 🥐 🍰

Join us for a class on June 25th at 4:00 PM where Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Tabitha Kirkendall will be discussing cottage foods and the regulations for running your own cottage food business. Topics include types of foods allowed, labeling and packaging rules, equipment requirements, and more.

Please give us a call at 912-490-2456 to register or stop by our office at 3225 Harris Rd Waycross, GA 31501. This class is FREE to attend, but registration is required.

Questions can be directed to Tabitha Kirkendall by calling our office or emailing [email protected].

The Ware County UGA Extension Office will be closed tomorrow, June 19th, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, June 22nd, 2026. We hope you have a safe and meaningful holiday!

✈️🚂🚗 Planes, Trains & Automobiles was a huge hit with our students today—possibly even more so with our adults!

Our 4-H'ers enjoyed a behind-the-scenes look at transportation right here in Waycross. The day began with a visit to the Waycross-Ware County Airport, where students learned what it takes to become a pilot, how airplanes are fueled on the tarmac, the purpose of ground power units, and much more. A special thank you to Adam, Chris and Luke for sharing their knowledge and giving our students an inside look at airport operations.

Next, the group visited the train viewing platform in downtown Waycross, where they explored the caboose and learned more about the important role rail transportation plays in our community.

After lunch, we wrapped up the day with a tour of Robbie Roberson Ford. Students learned about the car-buying process, vehicle maintenance, and what it takes to keep those sweet rides running smoothly!

A big thank you to everyone who helped make this experience possible and gave our students a unique behind-the-scenes look at businesses and industries located right here in Waycross. Opportunities like these help connect our students to real-world careers and experiences!

We still have more summer activities coming up — if you want more information call our office at (912) 490-2456 or you can call/text the 4-H line at (912) 387-6127.

*The University of Georgia is an equal opportunity institution.

🕵️‍♀️🔍 WHAT TIME IS IT? SUMMERTIME! ☀️🌴

Week 5 is all about the thrill of the hunt! Join Ware County 4-H for Search & Find on beautiful Jekyll Island, Georgia!

We'll spend the day exploring the island while learning the exciting world of Geocaching—a real-life treasure hunt using GPS technology! 🗺️📍

📅 Week 5 Activity: Search & Find
📍 Jekyll Island, GA
💲 Cost: $20
✅ Transportation Provided
✅ Lunch Provided
✅ Geocaching Adventure
✅ Bonus Stop at Books-A-Million for our book lovers! 📚❤️

Whether you're searching for hidden treasures, exploring the coast, or finding your next great read, this is one summer adventure you won't want to miss!

Students grades 4-12th, Register today and come see what treasures await! 🌊☀️🧭

University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran, Disability Institution. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact the Ware County Extension Office at 912-490-2456 at least three weeks prior to the program date.

📣 Reminder :Home Food Preservation Class Tomorrow! 🍓🍯

RSVP your spot by 5:00pm today. 912-490-2456

This month's class will cover Jams & Jellies—learn safe food preservation techniques and take home valuable skills you can use all year long!

Ready to learn how to preserve your own food at home? 🍓🥒🍅

Join us for the 2026 Home Food Preservation Series! Each class covers a different skill—from canning basics and jams to pickles, tomatoes, and even kombucha. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to build your skills, there’s something for everyone.

📅 Monthly classes at 2:00 PM
📍 Waycross-Ware County Public Library
💲 $25 per class
⚠️ Limited spots available!

Come for one class or join us for the whole series—we’d love to have you!

Alt text: Colorful promotional image for Ware County UGA Extension's 2026 Home Food Preservation Series featuring dates, topics like canning and kombucha at the Waycross Library, $25 per class.

Latest Update : ETA still 2:30! See you all soon !

4-H Camp Update 📢

Our campers are on their way home! Current ETA is 2:30 PM.

We will send another update with a more accurate ETA after lunch.

Interested in starting a cottage food business but need help understanding Georgia laws and regulations? 🍪 🥖 🥐 🍰

Join us for a class on June 25th at 4:00 PM where Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Tabitha Kirkendall will be discussing cottage foods and the regulations for running your own cottage food business. Topics include types of foods allowed, labeling and packaging rules, equipment requirements, and more.

Please give us a call at 912-490-2456 to register or stop by our office at 3225 Harris Rd Waycross, GA 31501. This class is FREE to attend, but registration is required.

Questions can be directed to Tabitha Kirkendall by calling our office or emailing [email protected].