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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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We will have a Lunch and Learn at our office this month that is sure to be a good one. Jason Duggin, UGA Beef Specialist from our Calhoun research facility, will discuss heifer development. The lunch will be sponsored by a Oconee River RC&D grant we obtained for beef reproduction education in Oglethorpe County, so…
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Not all chocolates are created equal (nutritionally that is). Milk chocolate, white chocolate, sweet chocolate, and semi-sweet chocolates all have some nutritional benefits, but dark chocolate is loaded with nutrients that can positively affect your health. Let’s take a savory look into the benefits of dark chocolate. Dark chocolate is made from the seeds the…
Posted in: Family and Consumer Sciences
