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The Northeast Georgia Hay Contest has been recognizing exceptional quality hay production since 2014 in Madison, Oglethorpe, Jackson, Banks, Elbert, Hart, Clarke, and Franklin Counties. The contest is a joint program of the UGA Extension offices in each participating county. Two farms were recently recognized at an annual awards banquet for winning hay submissions in…
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The hard work of our Extension office staff, volunteers, and youth participants was brought to light in many ways this week around our county and state. AmeriCorps Recognition by BOC: Monday night Oglethorpe Board of Commissioners Chairman, Jay Paul, read a proclamation designating the week of March 12-18, 2023, as AmeriCorps Week in Oglethorpe County.…
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Oglethorpe County Extension invites you to have lunch with us while learning from Daniel Jackson, UGA Crop Quality Lab Manager. Daniel will discuss soil fertility and variable rate technologies. There is no cost to attend and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by Monday March 13th to our office at 706-743-8341.
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Oglethorpe 4-H had a great day at “The Sort” livestock judging contest hosted at Partisover Ranch. Wyatt Bridges was 5th Overall high individual junior, and 5th overall in cattle. Callie Bridges earned 9th Overall junior individual and 3rd overall in questions. There were a total of 49 junior competitors. Great job to all our competitors!…
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Mandatory trainings for row crop farmers using Engenia, XtendiMax, and Tavium technologies have begun across Georgia. The trainings nearest us will be the last opportunities available this year on April 18, 2023. Morgan County Extension will host at 10am and Franklin County Extension at 1:30pm. No RSVP is required. Bring your pesticide license card.
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Oglethorpe Extension, along with several neighboring county Extension offices, will host a Crop Production Meeting at the Jackson EMC facility in Hull, GA. UGA Extension Specialists, Dr. Bob Kemerait and Dr. Eric Prostko, will share up-to-date information for pest and disease management in row crops. Lunch will be provided. RSVP by February 24, 2023 to…
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Since September 2022, the Oglethorpe County 4-H Craft Club has experienced tremendous growth, both in attendance and in enthusiasm. Comprised mostly of 5th and 6th graders and led by 4-H AmeriCorps member Amber Waldroup, Craft Club has grown from a handful of kids to upwards of 20 kids meeting as many as three times a…
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4-H members contribute hundreds of hours back to their community every year. Service is a hallmark of all 4-H programs, teaching youth about the importance of giving back, improving our communities and developing innovative solutions to solve problems. 4-H’ers learn skills such as teamwork, critical thinking, community engagement and build a sense of compassion, confidence…
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