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Did you know that commercial poultry production is Georgia’s #1 agricultural commodity, contributing over $22.9 billion to Georgia’s economy? In addition to commercial poultry, there has been a 15-20% increase in backyard flocks in the last decade, according to the National Agriculture Statistics Survey. A major concern of both commercial and hobby flock owners alike…
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If you read last week’s article, it’s no surprise to you that farm production expenses are expected to increase over 7% this year. In livestock industries, where profit margins are low to begin with, producers can’t afford to overlook the impact their added expenses will have on their bottom line. There are two primary tactics…
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Did you know that 35% of farms in Georgia are qualified as new or beginning operations by the USDA? Furthermore, did you know that 58% of Georgia farms produce less than $5000 in goods each year? A critical role of agricultural support organizations including UGA Cooperative Extension is to help improve small farm sustainability and…
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I can’t be the only person eyeing the beautiful, warm, sunny weather last week and daydreaming about summer adventures and days on the lake. While we have quite a while until we officially hit summer, it’s only a month until March 20, the official equinox that starts the spring season and the promise of new…
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Did you know that UGA Extension offers a certification program for businesses and residences in Georgia? The goal of the program is to increase the use of sustainable green practices in Georgia landscapes which help protect and improve natural resources like water, wildlife, and native plants. In addition to receiving the official certification, participants can…
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The 2022 Georgia Ag Forecast was held Friday, January 28, 2022 in-person on the UGA Tifton campus and virtually via Zoom. The Forecast was started back in 2018 as a means of communication between Georgia agricultural producers and the university. During each Ag Forecast, UGA Faculty and Extension experts share the latest research and information…
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The success of any extension or 4-H program is reliant on the involvement of the community in which it is active. Volunteer leaders are a critical part of the growth and execution of our programs. In Georgia, each volunteer hour is averaged at a value of $25.78. Lincoln County has a number of direct and…
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Did you know that Lincoln County Extension programs are planned and developed based on the needs of our community? There are a few different ways we determine what types of programs to run each year, and I wanted to clarify exactly what that process looks like. First and most importantly, we conduct needs-assessment surveys…
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Many people view New Year’s as the opportunity to set resolutions and goals for personal and professional growth. By the end of January, some of these resolutions and goals fall by the wayside. Setting clear, defined expectations and goals allows us to define exactly how we plan to accomplish them. Goal setting is a…
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It’s hard to believe that another year has almost passed. While the past year has been another one filled with change and uncertainties, there have also been more blessings than we could ever hope for. Lincoln County Extension wanted to take this time to wish our community the happiest of holidays, no matter what you…
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