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Feed costs typically determine profitability on a cattle farm, so it’s no surprise farmers continue to be innovative with feeding strategies. In the southeast, livestock producers can take advantage of long growing seasons and generally abundant rainfall. But even here, meeting feed requirements during the winter represents a major fraction of a farm’s variable costs.…
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In late 2022, the Oglethorpe County 4-H Club began a new community service project called ‘Students Serving Seniors’ where teens assist senior citizens in the community with small jobs inside the house or around the yard. The four H’s of 4-H, that represent the four pillars of our great organization, Head, Heart, Hands and Health…
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Crape myrtles are incredibly popular in Georgia. They are versatile flowering shrubs/trees that provide an abundance of summer color with minimal maintenance. Their ability to withstand drought, disease resistance, and insect hardiness has earned them a spot in many local landscapes. Crape myrtles grow and flower well under our less-than-desirable soil conditions. They have a…
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Horse Quiz Bowl is one of dozens of agriculturally based programs that Georgia 4-H offers to youth with the goal of providing educational experiences that equip participants for their future as citizens and stewards. Contestants prepare by studying industry standard handbooks on equine health, history, management, and care. Participating 4-H’ers gain a practical understanding of…
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It seems that nearly every call I get in my office some days ends with the same initial recommendation; to run a soil test. Why do my boxwoods have spots? My tomatoes didn’t produce for me this year like they have in the past? How much chicken litter should I have spread on my pastures?…
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The humidity is dropping along with the temperatures. That can only mean one thing. It’s DPA time! Our Oglethorpe County 4-H staff are busy this time of year preparing students to step out of their comfort zone and do something that they have never done before…PUBLIC SPEAKING! DPA is an abbreviation for District Project Achievement.…
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Several of our citizens have observed and reported what appear to be dead elm trees throughout the county in recent weeks, so I thought it a good time to explain what is happening. If you haven’t noticed these brown spots throughout wood lines before, you certainly will after reading this. The damage is widespread and…
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Calling all beef cattle producers…. Oglethorpe County Extension is hosting Dr. Brent Credille of the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine for a lunch hour lecture on Beef Herd Health. This class is open to anyone, but RSVP is required. Call 706-743-8341 to RSVP by noon on September 6, 2023. Cost of attendance is $10 per…
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Last year’s fall garden workshop was such a success that we decided to make it an annual event. Join us August 31, 2023 at 6pm to learn more best management practices for your fall vegetable gardens. There is no cost to attend, but please RSVP to 706-743-8341.
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(Shared by Americorps Service Member, and first time camp leader, Amber Waldroup) Just after lunch on Monday, June 26th – 48 campers, 1 teen leader, and 5 adult leaders pulled away from the Oglethorpe County Extension Office headed for a week away from parents, some for the first time, to experience the adventure Rock Eagle…
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