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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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Each year as the Halloween candy is eaten in our home, there is a debate about when we should start to decorate for Christmas. I make it no secret that Christmas is my favorite holiday and I’m a better person when Christmas tunes are on the radio. I get a head start buying presents in…
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Severe storms and hurricanes can lead to power outages and flooding. This can lead to unsafe food and drinking water. Prior planning can help you prepare for the storm with safe food and water. Before the Storm: After the Storm
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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…