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I’m always thankful when I’m out and about at community events, because I am inevitably told that folks recognize me from the paper and enjoy reading my articles. My response nearly every time is to ask what topics they’d like me to write on. This week, someone suggested I write about “fertilizer math”. …
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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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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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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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As fall trickles along and Thanksgiving looms on the horizon, I can’t help but be excited for the holidays and all they include, from time with family and friends to college football playoffs and bowl games, seasonal decorating, and all of the delicious food my stomach can hold. A common addition to many holiday meals…
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Are you aware of the wide array of services Lincoln County Extension offers? The list is long, but I want to highlight two of them today. First up, did you know that I can come to your property (Lincoln County residents only) for FREE to take a look at any issue you might be having?…
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In the last few weeks, a recurring question in the Extension office is about pond algae, pond water testing, and managing aquatic weeds. Algae and weed overgrowth is one of the most common problems for pond owners and can be unsightly at best and dangerous for fish and other animals at worst. If you have…
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There is a growing interest in growing and producing food for personal consumption instead of purchasing from a grocery store or other vendor. While it is a bit of a misconception that producing food yourself is innately cheaper or less expensive than purchasing it from conventional retailers, there are many benefits to locally produced food.…
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As I fed horses last week, I happened upon a turtle hanging out near the pasture. While I haven’t been able to figure out what species he was, it got me thinking about what species he potentially could be based on known species in our region. One of the best resources I know of to…
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As we head into fall, it is time for homeowners and producers alike to start thinking about soil testing for the next year. Whether you’re looking to improve pasture or hay production or just have a backyard garden, getting soil nutrition right early on is key for avoiding growth and production problems later in the…
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