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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 Oglethorpe County 4-H Forestry Judging Team competed at the District Forestry Judging Competition at Sandy Creek Nature Center on September 4th. The youth spent four weeks and 10 practices working to master aspects of the Forestry profession such as: tree identification, insect & disease identification, compass & pacing, and timber volume estimation. The Junior…
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We’re looking forward to hosting the first Grassroots 365 program here in Oglethorpe County September 27th. The program, created and taught by the UGA Forage Team, will include local forage tours, timely classroom topics, and discussion opportunities with agents and specialists from around the state. The $20 per person registration fee includes lunch and all…
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Join us at the Oglethorpe County Extension Office at 6pm September 12th for our annual gardening class. This year’s speakers will include: -Dr. Laura Ney, Clarke County Extension, will cover how to use soil test results in our small gardens -Amanda Tedrow, Northeast District Extension Program Development Coordinator, will cover composting basics -Martin Wunderly, Area…
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This summer, Oglethorpe 4-H’ers experienced an unforgettable season filled with exciting activities and valuable learning opportunities. Our adventures began with trips to Camp Burton at Tybee Island and Camp Jekyll, where campers engaged in hands-on environmental education. From holding snakes to searching for sea critters, our 4-H’ers embraced the wonders of nature. Back in Oglethorpe,…
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(Photo from North Carolina Extension) Lawn Burweed is a low-growing winter annual that is known for its panful seeds left behind in summer landscapes. The weed germinates in fall and remains small throughout the cold months. Then it rapidly grows in spring and develops spine-tipped burs that plague barefoot homeowners and their pets. We’ve put…
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On June 21st, our Oglethorpe 4H’ers participated in our annual Farm Tour. First, we visited Little Rose Farm, a farm that uses hydroponics and organic methods to grow various crops. The 4H’ers had a blast splashing around and exploring in the creek! Next, we visited Team Reynolds Show Goat Farm. The kids learned about what…
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Last week several lucky 4H’ers had the opportunity to kayak the Broad River. They learned how to paddle through rapids and many of them even braved the “waterfall”. During our trip, we encountered lots of wildlife including turtles, geese, and herons. They particularly enjoyed our swimming breaks and floating along the river. We love our…
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Join us for the next Oglethorpe County Cattlemen’s meeting at the Extension office at 7pm on June 11, 2024. RSVP by June 10th is required by calling 706-743-8341. This meeting presentation will credit one continuing education unit to private applicators.
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The UGA Extension Oglethorpe County Office hosted its highly anticipated annual water day on May 22. It was nothing short of a splash-tastic success! It was the perfect kickoff event for summer for enthusiastic 4-Hers. They raced each other down the waterslide countless times. Even Mr. Marcus joined in on the fun, although rumor has…