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There are truly no qualifications to be a farmer- it doesn’t matter what demographic you are, socio-economic status, background, or experience level— by definition, a farmer is “a person engaged in agriculture.” Women have been a critical part of farming operations in the U.S. for centuries, but the number of women serving as farm operators…
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Every year, we hit the first week of April and I wonder how we’re so far along in the year. With some beautiful weather and plentiful rain in the forecast for the next week or two, it’s time to start thinking about chores to get your lawn in tip-top shape for the summer season. Depending…
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The U.S. Farm Bill is an important piece of legislation focused on America’s food and agricultural systems with focus on nutrition, insurance, conservation, land access, and more. The bill originated in the 1930’s as part of Roosevelt’s New Deal legislation as a response to the Great Depression and Dust Bowl. The original goals of the…
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Extension offices across the state get questions on all kinds of different subjects. As an agriculture and natural resources agent, I joke that I’m helpful for keeping desirable things alive (plants, livestock, etc) and at getting rid of undesirable things (weeds, pests, etc). A common topic of interest I get asked about regularly is fruit…
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Did you know that your local Extension office can help with the identification of and treatment for common pests? Recently we have had an influx of insect-related questions, so this week, I’d like to share some information about proactive household pest management with you.Insects compose more than 75% of all known animal species and come…
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Lincoln County 4-H attended Cloverleaf District Project Achievement (DPA) at Rock Eagle on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Georgia 4-H Project Achievement helps to provide youth with skills that can be built on over their lifetime. Students choose a project area of interest, research the topic, write a speech, and deliver a presentation. Some of the…
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One of the cool things about being an agriculture agent is that we are encouraged and expected to pursue training opportunities to help us be the best resource possible for our communities. A few weeks ago, I was able to attend a mushroom production training at the UGarden in Athens, and I thought I’d share…
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Did you know that agriculture is the #1 industry in both Georgia and South Carolina? Every year, Georgia produces the “Ag Snapshot” – a mini publication that details the value of agriculture and associated industries in the state. In total, agriculture, agribusiness, and their combined products contribute approximately $73.2 billion dollars and 340,827 jobs and…
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Our office does a lot of work with new and small-scale farmers interested in homesteading or enjoying a rural lifestyle. Depending on farm goals, size, and infrastructure, there are a few options for getting started with livestock. Two of the most popular livestock species for new or small-scale farmers are sheep and goats, what we…
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The Benefit of UGA Specialists 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…
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