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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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The mission of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service since 1914 is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families. Our vision is to provide empowering, impactful programming containing unbiased, research-based information to Lincoln County residents in the areas of Agriculture and Natural…
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Many of the questions we receive in the Extension office are related to horticulture, from plant selection and identification to troubleshooting issues and general management inquiries. As someone with an animal science background, horticulture is definitively not my strong suit. In 2021 I set a goal to complete the Georgia Plant Professional Certification through…
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UGA Cooperative Extension’s mission is to deliver scientific, research-based information to the public in the areas of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 4-H Youth Development, and Family and Consumer Sciences. A lesser known contribution of Extension Agents is the data and information compiled and used in the annual Farm Gate Value Report. This report, in combination…
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Hydroponics, or the art of growing plants without soil, can be traced back to the first century and the Roman Emperor Tiberius. These systems have many benefits including reduced use of space for plant production, more efficient use of water and nutrients, less labor, reduced inputs such as herbicides and insecticides, grow any time of…
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Some of the most common questions we receive in UGA Cooperative Extension offices relate to funding opportunities for new and existing farmers. There are two organizations that can usually help individuals who have questions about agricultural grants and loans- the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Farm Service Agency. A common funding source through the…
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On October 1st, the Lincoln County Extension Office gained a new part-time 4-H Program Assistant, Mrs. Liberty Wilson. Liberty will be responsible for helping run our 4-H club meetings in school, specialty clubs outside of school, and will plan and coordinate other 4-H and youth events. We asked Liberty to provide a little introduction to…
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