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There’s nothing worse than going to use a piece of gardening or landscaping equipment and realizing it’s nonfunctional for one reason or another. While the up-front investment on quality equipment can be significant, it often comes with fewer problems and a longer lifespan when cared for properly compared to inexpensive equipment and tools. Generally, I…
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One of the best parts about being a county agent is the diversity of topics I get to deal with on a daily basis. This week alone, I’ve had calls about turfgrass, pond management, cattle, water testing, oak tree pests, and more. The broad scope of these calls is what makes my job interesting, but…
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I know many of our efforts here at the Extension office focus on agriculture and natural resources, but our office can also help connect clients to resources in other areas. For example, one of our close partnerships is with the University of Georgia’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which has its nearest branch in Augusta.…
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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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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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As someone who grew up in large suburbs of metropolitan areas, moving to Lincoln County was an opportunity for me to experience the idyllic, small-town lifestyle. While it’s often true that small town, rural communities can be tight knit and supportive areas to live, they can face some unique challenges when faced with health, financial,…
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This year, inflation has continued to influence the financial health and well-being of many Americans. Inflation, by definition, is a general increase in prices of goods with a fall in the purchasing value of money – basically, the value of a dollar is less this year than it has been in recent past years. In…
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As someone who grew up in large suburbs of metropolitan areas, moving to Lincoln County was an opportunity for me to experience the idyllic, small-town lifestyle. While it’s often true that small town, rural communities can be tight knit and supportive areas to live, they can face some unique challenges when faced with health, financial,…
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This year, inflation has continued to influence the financial health and well-being of many Americans. Inflation, by definition, is a general increase in prices of goods with a fall in the purchasing value of money – basically, the value of a dollar is less this year than it has been in recent past years. In…
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What is a value-added product? Per the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a value-added product is defined as: Examples of value-added products may be through additional processing, such as shelling nuts, creating fruit jams and jellies, or through specific production methods like organic, naturally grown, and so on. Benefits of value-added products On average in…
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