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Robyn Stewart If you had said at the start of 2020 that we would be under a mandated shelter-in-place order by April, I think most Lincoln County residents wouldn’t have believed it. It is no surprise to us that many things have changed in our day-to-day lives including transitioning to teleworking, homeschooling, limiting trips…
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Robyn Stewart Pollinators are a vital part of a balanced ecosystem and critical to the well-being of humans. There are over 100,000 different varieties of insects and over 1,000 other species that serve as pollinators. These species are essential for the reproduction of over 225,000 different flowering plant species, including over 150 food crops. The…
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Robyn Stewart As temperatures start to rise and the sun starts to shine, the Extension office starts to get more requests for help on weed management in lawns. For many residents the presence of weeds in their lawns can be an issue throughout the spring and summer. There are several ways to start combating summer…
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Robyn Stewart With the seemingly endless rain we’ve been having in Georgia, I’m sure I’m not the only one longing for sunshine and warm weather. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 adults and 17% of youth will experience some form of mental illness in their lifetime. Individuals with mental illnesses…
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Robyn Stewart Driving down the road in Lincoln County right now, it is not unusual to see creek beds overflowing and unexpected water features in people’s yards and pastures. In the last 60 days, Lincoln County has received between 10 and 15 inches of rain. In contrast, our normal rainfall for the same period is…
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Robyn Stewart Georgia 4-H District Project Achievement (DPA) is designed to empower youth with necessary skills for use throughout their lifetime. Students choose an area of interest, research their topic, write a speech, prepare a poster, and present their findings to judges at the district DPA competition. 4-H’ers develop skills in leadership, creativity, research, public…
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Robyn Stewart Did you know that the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension has over 100 specialists across 15 different fields from Economics to Animal Science, Horticulture, Forestry, and more? Here at the Lincoln County UGA Extension office, part of our mission is to bring the research, teaching, and experience of these specialists into our county.…
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Robyn Stewart Several years ago a variety of farmers, business owners, and legislators from Lincoln County began a journey to fund and build a new County Agriculture Center. Many natives of Lincoln County can remember a time when the Lincoln County 4-H Livestock Show Teams were among the top competitors in the state. When the…
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Robyn Stewart Did you know that agriculture is the state of Georgia’s #1 industry and is responsible for contributing over $73 billion dollars to the state economy each year? One in seven people in Georgia work in an agriculture, forestry, or related field. Due to agricultures significant impact on our economy, it is important for…
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Robyn Stewart If you are following the Lincoln County UGA Extension Facebook page, you may have seen a photo skim across your timeline this week comparing a warm season pasture with a cool season planting. In Georgia, one of our biggest advantages in the livestock industries is our ability to grow and graze forage throughout…