Safety
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Hurricane/Tropical Storm Ida will bring a lot of rain to Northeast Georgia in the next few days. If you are on private well water be sure to check out the following UGA publications. A flood is described as “water from heavy rain, storms, or hurricanes that spills or seeps into a household drinking water well,”…
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According to Pam Knox, Director of UGA Weather Network, Tropical Storm Fred will be an issue in regards to rain for North Georgia. We are expected at least 2 inches of rain but in some locations 6-10 inches of rain. Also, expect high winds forthose few days. There is also a chance of tornadoes in…
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Long periods of hot weather and drought lead to poor forage growth and the development of toxic weeds in pastures. This unfortunate natural occurrence may force livestock to graze on weeds they typically would not, and if toxic weeds are ingested, this can result in the death of cattle. If you do not want to…
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When is the last time you tested your well water? Routine tests for household wells can determine whether or not your well water is acceptable for household use. It is not uncommon for runoff to contaminate private wells, and the recent rains in Jackson County could have made an impact on your well water. While…
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Farm injuries are most common in the summer months during production and harvest. Every day, nearly 100 agricultural workers suffer a lost-work-time accident. Fortunately, most farm injuries and fatalities are preventable if proper safety practices are followed. One of the biggest dangers on a farm is misuse of heavy machinery. Always be alert and take…
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