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Agriculture and Natural Resources From Pesticide Education to Livestock Programs Farmers across the county rely on the use of pesticides to be able to effectively produce row crops, forages or other types of agricultural products. Some pesticides are labeled as a restricted use product that requires a pesticide license to buy and apply. These licenses…
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From Gardens to Ag Days – Spring Growth in ANR Outreach From April to June, ANR programming included a variety of educational and community engagement efforts. A home vegetable gardening class was offered, which taught participants how to start and maintain a successful garden. A forage farm tour was also held, covering a wide range…
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Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, and, of course, the turkey! However, safely preparing your turkey is essential to ensure everyone enjoys the feast without unwanted foodborne illnesses. Below is a comprehensive guide based on recommendations from the CDC and USDA on how to thaw and cook your turkey safely. Thawing Your Turkey Safely…
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Written by Emily Williams, FACS Agent School is back in full swing and the days are filled to the brim with after school sports, practices and more. With the start of school comes busy and chaotic mornings that could lead to grabbing a biscuit on the go or skipping breakfast all together. Many studies have…
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The Madison County Extension Office if hosting a program that focuses on basic information needed when raising Goats/Sheep. Mark your calendar for September 30, 2024 and join us at 5:30pm at the Culinary Arts Room (Madison County High School). RSVP no later than September 26th by calling 706-795-2281 or sending an email to uge1191@uga.edu. Please…
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Learn how to cook with your new herb/spice/seasoning by clicking the name of your favorite spice. Please click the link, not the picture.
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At the Vernal Equinox, the Sun crosses the celestial equator on its way north along the ecliptic. For those of us without a sun dial or a farmer’s almanac, the previous sentence can be simply translated. Spring is here! March 20th marks the first day of spring for those of us living in the Northern…
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There is a large push across our country to promote reading during the summer months. If a child stops reading when school gets out in May or June, and does not read again until school starts, they will intellectually be months behind their classmates when school starts again. This creates issues for children and teachers…
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Energy drinks (Red Bull, Monster, 5 Hour energy), soda, coffee, and tea seem to be the first thing people reach for when they need a boost of energy. That boost of energy usually comes in the form of caffeine. Caffeine works by blocking the effects of adenosine, a brain chemical involved in sleep. By blocking…
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Properly planned meal preparation can help both your waist line and your budget. Meal preparation means food inventory, recipe research, grocery shopping, cooking, meal portioning, and storing your meals. Most families do the cooking, portioning, and storage on a daily basis. With proper planning, most of the cooking that you do all week long can…
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