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Forsyth County 4-H Staff Earn National and Statewide Recognition for Excellence in Youth Development
Forsyth County’s 4-H program is celebrating a banner year, with four of its dedicated team members receiving prestigious honors from the Georgia Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (GAE4-HYDP) and the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4-HYDP). These awards reflect the team’s commitment to excellence in youth development, innovative programming, and…
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Dr. Roshan Ramlal, PhD MPH, FACS Agent, UGA Extension Forsyth County The joy of childhood often involves simple pleasures: birthday parties, classroom treats, sports, and summer camps. However, for a growing number of families, these seemingly carefree moments are fraught with anxiety due to the ever-present threat of peanut allergies, which are on the rise.…
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Georgia 4-H offers shooting sports education through the nationally recognized 4-H Project S.A.F.E. (Shooting Awareness, Fun, and Education) program to promote responsible firearm and archery use while reinforcing positive youth development. According to the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, the primary goal of S.A.F.E. is not marksmanship, but teaching life skills such as responsibility, discipline,…
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For more than a century, 4-H has helped young people across Georgia build confidence, character, and competence through hands-on learning opportunities. In Forsyth County, youth continue to thrive through judging teams that offer real-world applications of science, agriculture, and critical life skills. Whether they are evaluating eggs and broilers or identifying native wildlife and analyzing…
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As spring advances, I’ve heard and seen the return of many migratory birds. Bats are active as insects emerge from overwintering in the soil, leaflitter, rotting logs, hollow plant stems, and other hidey-holes. Frogs and toads are calling. The warmer temperatures also lure snakes from their tunnels, causing dismay for many people. Fear is a…
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This summer, Forsyth County 4-H is bringing excitement, education, and exploration to local youth through a series of unforgettable summer day camps that span across north Georgia—from the University of Georgia’s campus in Athens to the rivers of Dahlonega. Designed for students in 4th through 12th grades, these unique experiences are more than just fun—they…
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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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