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It’s a rule of life that things happen in three’s, right? I’m veering a bit out of Extension territory this week (or perhaps simply into Family and Consumer Science areas) and would like to advocate for healthy financial management- specifically, that you keep a solid emergency fund handy for when life goes sideways. The standard…
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This past year has certainly had its ups and downs, but the extension office has received too many blessings to count. As we head into Thanksgiving, here are a few things our office is thankful for! Robyn Stewart, Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent and County Extension Coordinator: “I am thankful for a community that opened…
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Robyn Stewart As summer fades into fall, I know I am not the only one itching to get in a stand and hopefully harvest a deer or two. While I understand not everyone agrees with or participates in hunting, the harvest of wildlife species in Georgia is critical to the management of healthy animal populations.…
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Robyn Stewart Seemingly overnight, homeowners may find a gross-looking substance in their gardens and lawns. The past few weeks of hot, wet weather have caused the presence of mushrooms, molds, and other fungi to be prominent. I had a client bring a sample of slime mold to me this week and wanted some more information…
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Many people consider a day on the water with a good friend, a cold drink, and fish on the hook a small piece of heaven. While we are blessed in Lincoln County to have extensive water access on the lake, many good fishing opportunities present themselves in farm ponds and other inland areas. In order…
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Robyn Stewart If you are active on social media, you may be seeing and hearing about how COVID-19 is impacting our agricultural industries. Stories of dairy products being dumped, pork processing plants being shut down, farmers leaving crops to rot in fields, and other situations are abundant. Dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic has brought unique…
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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 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 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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