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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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As outsiders visit our great state of Georgia, they may enjoy the charm of antebellum past through the moss-lined streets of Savannah or the business hub that is our capital city. But if the only glimpse of “the peach state” they get is Savannah or Atlanta, they really haven’t seen Georgia at all. You have…
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We had an awesome time Sunday, May 21st, honoring our 4-H VIPs at our Red Carpet Awards Banquet! In addition to celebrating all our kids’ accomplishments, we honored our volunteers and donors who help make all the amazing programming we offer possible. We couldn’t do it without them, our school system faculty and staff, and…
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April has been busy for our 4-H’ers and two of our competitive judging teams were able to show their skills at competitions the month. On April 14th, the Dairy Judging Team competed at the State 4-H contest held at the UGA Teaching Dairy. Team members were Luke Huff, Abby Gabriel, and Camden Huff. Camden Huff…