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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