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Youth had the opportunity to work with livestock animals and show them at county and state livestock shows. At the Junior National Livestock Show, Timothy Laszlo and his goat placed 6th in the showmanship class! At the Georgia National Fair Livestock Shows, Timothy and his goat were able to advance to the grand drive round…
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While well water in Georgia is generally very safe for drinking, cooking, and household use, UGA and EPD recommend annual testing of well water to monitor pH, naturally occurring mineral levels, and bacterial contamination. Weather events, well damage, and geographic region may warrant additional testing. Heavy rainfall and flooding can carry surface pollutants and pathogens…
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It was just after Thanksgiving when I had to transition to the elastic-waist clothing. Yikes. But treats and feasts aren’t the only factors in play during the fall and winter holiday season. Plenty of other things can throw us off schedule and out of our routines – like seasonal illnesses, travel, family crises, too much…
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Beautiful poinsettias have a long history as a traditional Christmas plant. Unfortunately, as soon as I bring a poinsettia home, it starts dropping leaves. I was, therefore, very excited when I came across an item in a horticulture trade journal about using caladiums along with – or instead of – traditional poinsettias. Colorful foliage is…
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Every year hundreds of 4th-12th graders in Georgia participate in 4-H Project Achievement. This public speaking contest allows youth to develop a project about a topic that they find interesting and highlight their accomplishments that relate to that topic. There are over fifty project areas in which youth can compete including: sports, history, environmental science, general recreation, health, outdoor…
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It’s that time of year, where shopping is in the air and overspending can be a huge problem. Avoiding overspending can make holidays easier and allow you to enjoy the season and the months after.
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Looking out my kitchen window, I noticed that I can see my neighbors’ houses through the trees. The leaves that hid them throughout the summer have now dropped from the maples, poplars, and sweetgums in my backyard. But there are a few trees still holding their leaves. While most deciduous trees drop their leaves in…
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By Heather N. Kolich, County Extension Coordinator, UGA Extension Forsyth County, October 2022 I had a blow-out on GA-20. Traffic was heavy, and the right shoulder was demolished for road widening. I limped along until I found a mostly level gravel lot on the opposite side of the road and pulled in to change the…
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Bats occupy an important niche in ecosystems around the world, providing mosquito control, eating crop-damaging moths and beetles, pollinating important agricultural crops, and dispersing seeds to aid in reforestation. Unfortunately, this unique flying mammal faces survival challenges from habitat loss, disease, and negative perceptions. Three of the four mammals identified as threatened or endangered in…
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