Our Impact
Making A Difference in Our County
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is working hard for its constituents. The following are examples of Extension’s impact in the county over the past year.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
The community of Lowndes County has experienced major hurricanes, straight-line winds, and flooding events. These disasters led to widespread power outages and crop damage. County agents collected crop damage data and collaborated with University of Georgia State Specialists and government agencies to assist growers affected by crop loss. This data is used by the USDA to help Lowndes' growers with Federal Crop Disaster Assistance. In addition, Lowndes County Extension distributed food and essential supplies to residents. Fort Valley State University provided a mobile technology unit equipped with computers, built-in Wi-Fi, and device charging stations. This unit offered residents a place to charge their devices, work, and find comfort during the crisis.?
Lowndes Extension worked with Extension agents in Southern Georgia to gather data on how the December 2022 freeze impacted citrus varieties in Georgia. Data gathered from multiple counties was combined to access how each citrus variety tolerated the freeze, and the information was used to write a publication called “Factors That Influence Cold-Hardiness of Citrus.” This publication was finalized in 2024 and is a resource for citrus growers to obtain more cold hardy citrus information. The information from this data is also used by insurance companies and the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) in making decisions on insuring citrus groves. In addition, data gathered on the Georgia citrus industry by Lowndes County Extension was used by the Georgia Citrus Growers Association to lobby for a 成人影院 Citrus Extension Specialist, a 成人影院 Citrus Breeder, and to form a Citrus Commodity Commission in Georgia. Both positions were filled in 2024 and a Citrus Commodity Commission was formed to support the industry.
4-H Youth Development
A Senior 4-H’er placed in the top 5 at the District Poultry Judging
Competition and was elected to serve on the 2024–2025 Senior Board of
Directors during District Project Achievement, completing a successful
term of leadership and service this year. We’re also thrilled to
recognize three Master 4-H’ers in Project S.A.F.E., including one Double
Master. To top it all off, our Archery team has earned a spot at
Nationals in Nebraska.