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Becoming a Master Gardener Extension Volunteer (MGEV) is a personal goal that many individuals set for themselves. If becoming a certified MGEV is on your bucket list, then you’re in luck. The Fannin and Gilmer County Extension offices are offering a joint training that will be hosted in both Fannin and Gilmer counties this spring.…
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As we enter into the holiday season, many people enjoy decorating their homes to help them get into the holiday spirit. While some folks just have the knack for picking out the perfect gift, others may be looking for some ideas on how to communicate their well wishes. Personally, I think live plants make a…
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Last month, a dangerous and invasive pest, the Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis), was positively identified in North Georgia. First discovered on a sheep in New Jersey in 2017, the Asian longhorned tick has now spread to 17 states in only four years. Now that it is in Georgia, UGA Extension encourages livestock producers and the…
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In Fannin and Gilmer counties, 36% and above of homes test for elevated levels of radon. Radon is an odorless gas that seeps out of soil and rock and into the air. It is formed when uranium that is found in soil and rock, breaks down, emitting radon gas. While radon is not dangerous outdoors,…
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Each year the North Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteers coordinate a Plant Sale, of which all profits are used to provide college scholarships for Fannin and Copper Basin High School students pursuing higher education in an agriculture-related field. After much work and collaborative planning, the North Georgia Master Gardeners and the Fannin County Extension Office…
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Did you know there are two types of cicadas commonly found in the Eastern United States? The most familiar is the annual cicada, also known as the “dog day cicada”, which we see every summer. The periodical cicada, as you’ve likely heard in various news outlets, is the other type and it is getting a lot of…
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Smokey Bear may disagree with me, but I’d like to argue that fire is one of the most effective tools we have in preventing and managing the intensity and spread of unwanted wildfires. But, I realize that the idea of fighting fire with fire may sound counterintuitive, so let me provide some context of how…
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With the warm weather spell we’ve recently had, I’ve been getting quite a few calls from clients looking to gear up for their vegetable gardens for spring. Of those calls, a large number of folks asked me about using animal manure in their vegetable gardens. Animal manures can be a great addition to the home…
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Make this blog your go-to for the latest and greatest happenings in Fannin & Gilmer County Agriculture and Natural Resources. Explore this blog to learn more about what UGA Extension does to support agriculture and natural resources across the state, and to get specifics about the Fannin-Gilmer County ANR program. Our agent will also post…
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