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Robyn Stewart 4-H is a key component of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension system and Lincoln County is eager to grow and expand our 4-H offerings. Typically, each individual county extension office maintains a 4-H agent whose responsibility is to grow, develop, and maintain 4-H programs within their county. Here in Lincoln County, we…
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Robyn Stewart As we head into the last week of November, we enjoy the season of inviting bonfires, cozy flannels, and my favorite thing- time with friends and family. This week, millions of Americans will gather around dining room tables to give thanks for the year we have enjoyed and look forward to the…
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Robyn Stewart Did you know that your student can be a member of both 4-H and FFA at the same time? Lincoln County is blessed to be represented by a multitude of clubs, sports, and other organizations—all designed to promote the development of essential life skills in youth. 4-H and FFA are two of the…
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Robyn Stewart You are driving down State Route 220 past Cliatt’s Crossing and an adult bison comes wandering down the road. What do you do? Who do you call? In a rural county like ours, it’s not unusual to encounter wildlife and livestock in areas where they don’t belong. When this happens, taking the right…
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Robyn Stewart As we’ve discussed the past two weeks, the UGA Soil, Plant, and Water Laboratory provides testing services and expert recommendations for resource management to Georgia residents. Soil and water testing is essential for homeowners and producers alike, but there are a variety of other tests that Lincoln County Extension can provide. Additional…
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Robyn Stewart By Robyn Stewart All living creatures require access to clean, fresh water in order to sustain biological functions. Public water systems are monitored and treated by the government to ensure they are safe for human consumption. In rural areas of Georgia many residents rely on private water systems, predominantly wells. While the majority…
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Robyn Stewart The soil testing program provided by the Lincoln County Extension Office is a collaborative effort between University of Georgia Cooperative Extension and the Agricultural Experiment Station. Founded in 1970, the UGA Soil, Plant, and Water Laboratory is responsible for testing over 100,000 samples annually. A soil test is used to determine the fertility…
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Robyn Stewart Here in the Southeast, we are no stranger to a variety of summer weather but over the past month we have watched the typical Georgia summer devolve into a severe region-wide drought. The October 8th Georgia Drought Monitor identified that over 50% of the state is in a state of severe drought and…
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Dear Lincoln County, My name is Robyn Stewart and I am your new full-time UGA Extension Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent. I have spent the last two years working as a Sales Specialist for Purina Animal Nutrition in central NY with a focus on livestock feed sales. I developed business plans for 14 key…
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Dear Prospective 4-H Family, Welcome! Founded in 1902, 4-H is the largest youth development organization in the U.S. with over 170,000 active 4-H’ers in Georgia alone. The purpose of this letter is to clarify what 4-H is, what we do here in Lincoln County, and how you can get involved. The foundations of…
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