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Jacob Williams

Company

University of Georgia Extension

Job Title

Agriculture and Natural Resource Extension Agent

Accomplishments

Jacob serves as the Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent for the University of Georgia Extension in Union and Towns Counties. He works extensively with wine grapes and vegetable farmers. He also assists youth in growing giant pumpkins every year. He has participated in research projects with disease resistance in wine grapes and conducted variety trials for sweet corn.





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