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As we enter graduation season, thousands of recent grads will enter the workforce. High school students from the eight high schools throughout Forsyth County and college graduates, both local and out-of-state, will collect their very first paycheck through summer jobs, paid internships or full-time employment. College graduates will be eager to find the fastest track…
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There’s a shortage of eggs in the U.S. and egg prices are high. Several factors contribute to higher prices for eggs, including: High demand – annual egg consumption in the U.S. is around 93 billion eggs. Lower production – Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreaks since 2022 reduced laying flocks by 8 percent, and Hurricane…
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Power equipment helps us complete lawn care tasks in less time and with less labor. Unfortunately, this convenience carries increased risk of injury to lawn mower operators, by-standers, and youthful “helpers.” Using data from 96 hospitals, the Consumer Product Safety Council’s 2018 National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) report estimates that over 91,800 people in…
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We tend to think of hazardous weather in terms of wind, snow, ice, rain, and floods. Dry weather can cause drought, which is bad news for lawns, crops, and occasionally waterway navigation. But dry weather can also set up the conditions for wildfires. This is why the weather app on my phone has sent a…
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Heather Haines, 4-H Agent, UGA Extension Forsyth County We believe every young person in 4-H has the potential to achieve something incredible. With the right support, hands-on learning, and a little encouragement, kids can tackle big challenges and chase their dreams. But today’s youth are facing hurdles inside and outside of the classroom. Anxiety and…
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Each year, students in 7th through 12th grade take part in a public speaking contest called Junior/Senior Project Achievement. To enter, they create a two-page Portfolio highlighting their work in a specific area, leadership activities, community service, and other achievements from the past year. This helps students gain valuable experience in writing resumes and prepares…
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Checking expiration dates is second nature for many consumers, a routine part of deciding what’s safe to eat. But those dates often indicate peak quality rather than actual safety, leading people to throw away perfectly good food out of caution — wasting both meals and money in the process. Between 30% and 40% of the food…
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When it comes to lawn weeds, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Weed prevention is what pre-emergence herbicide products do, but effectiveness of any herbicide product depends on several factors, including the timeliness of the application, the type of weed, and the species of turfgrass in your lawn. When to apply…
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Fear of public speaking is a common form of anxiety and can range from slight nervousness to panic. In fact, according to the National Institutes of Mental Health, 75% of people fear public speaking more than death. However, as youth prepare to enter the workforce, public speaking is an essential skill that they need in…
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Arbor Day is a national event of over 150 years’ standing. It originated in Nebraska in 1872, where pioneers arriving and settling in the treeless plains and prairies of Nebraska participated in an April event that resulted in the planting of over one million trees. The pioneers needed trees for lumber and fence posts, windbreaks…