Colbi Turner
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Since joining UGA Extension in 2019, I’ve had the privilege of seeing the Lincoln County Agriculture Center grow into an exciting community resource. Although the facility has been in operation as our local Extension office since early 2020, many community members may still be unfamiliar with what it offers. The Lincoln County Agriculture Center’s primary…
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If you weren’t able to make it out to Pioneer days the other weekend, you missed out – it was a beautiful, sunny day, and between the demonstrations, vendors, and apple fritters, it was a great event. While there representing UGA Extension and 4-H, I was able to visit with a client of mine who…
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Did you know that Georgia is the sixth most biologically diverse state in the U.S and is home to 83 invasive plants, 111 invasive animals, and 30 invasive disease-causing organisms? Invasive species are defined as those which are (1) non-native to a region, and (2) whose introduction causes ecological, environmental, and economic damage (USDA). It…
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Conservation is defined as action taken to “prevent wasteful use of a resource” or “careful maintenance and upkeep of a natural resource to prevent it from disappearing.” Conservation allows us to care for resources like soil, water, air, energy, plants, and animals with a long-term goal of sustainability for the future. Whether you live on…
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Did you know that the Extension office can provide recommendations for landscape plant options to meet your needs? Many landscapes are designed with specific focal plants such as flowers, shrubs, and trees, or even a nice lawn. However, there is another category of planting I find is often neglected but can provide significant value and…
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The Director of the UGA Weather Network, Pam Knox, does a great job of keeping Extension informed on upcoming weather events. Around 11AM on Friday September 20th, we received the first email from Pam regarding Hurricane Helene. At that point she said “it is too early to say what is going to happen… there is…
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With dove season and archery deer season now open, many Lincoln County residents are looking forward to an abundant harvest of wildlife for sport and sustenance. Whether you’re a hunter or homeowner, creating habitat for native wildlife on your property can provide opportunity for recreation and enjoyment and help conserve our natural resources and species.…
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The average American produces roughly 4.5 lbs of garbage or waste per year, and while recycling can be beneficial for glass, plastic, and metals, there are many organic wastes that can’t go to the landfill. Roughly 28% of waste deposited in landfills can be composted. Whether you’re trying to get rid of garden waste like…
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The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is an event that serves to provide an annual snapshot of pollinator population data while educating the public about the importance of pollinators and other beneficial insects. This year’s GSPC will be held August 23-24th and is open to citizens of all ages from Georgia and the Carolinas. Last year,…
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The Lincoln County Extension Office is proud to announce that Elizabeth Ann Reed was hired as the 4-H Program Assistant on July 25th, 2024 and will be working with our 5th-12th graders. With the addition of Ms. Reed, the Extension office is excited to grow our 4-H program offerings and engage youth in activities including…
Posted in: 4-H