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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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the middle of winter, the last thing most people are thinking about are weeds or other pests in their lawns and gardens. Our Extension office usually starts getting calls in late spring and early summer about weed problems like lawn burweed. The challenge we have is that by the time we get a call from…
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Is your child interested in a field trip to Rock Eagle 4-H Center? Are they passionate about an animal, sport, hobby, or other interest? Georgia 4-H Cloverleaf District Project Achievement (DPA) is quickly approaching! DPA is designed to empower youth with necessary skills for use throughout their lifetime. In this contest, 4-H’ers develop skills in…
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Over the holidays, Lincoln County and the surrounding area experienced some of the lowest temperatures on record in many years. Last week, those temperatures hiked back into the 60’s. I want to start this week just by recognizing the hard work of our county employees that worked endlessly to repair water pipes and assist people…
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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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