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Pam Van Horn, president of the National Association of Extension 4-H congratulates Kasey Bozeman on receiving the association's 4-H Military Partnerships Award. CAES News
Georgia 4-H 11/26/14 Sharon Dowdy
Liberty County 4-H agent Kasey Bozeman has been awarded the 4-H Military Partnerships Award by the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents for her work with military youth in Georgia.
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Radon Testing 11/26/14 Pamela R. Turner
As the holiday season rolls around, families and friends are gathering to celebrate, fuss over new babies, eat turkey and dressing, and exchange gifts. It is a time of joy and generosity. But what if unbeknownst to you there is a thief in your house? A thief you cannot see, smell, hear, taste, or touch, that is silently stealing the health of you and your loved ones. <
Cotton is dumped into a trailer at the Gibbs Farm in Tifton on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013. CAES News
Cotton Crop 11/25/14 Clint Thompson
Most of Georgia’s cotton crop emerged from this year’s early frost with minimal losses, according to University of Georgia Extension cotton agronomist Guy Collins. However, there’s no escaping the harsh reality of the current cotton prices.
Cotton is one of the many crops that the UGA Statewide Variety Testing Program does research on every year. CAES News
Statewide Variety Testing 11/25/14 Jordan Hill
Georgia farmers need to know what crops can be grown efficiently and successfully in their region of the state. Guidance from University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences personnel with the college’s Statewide Variety Testing program help farmers decide what to plant in the spring.
Laura Perry Johnson is associate dean for Extension in the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. CAES News
New Extension Leader 11/24/14 J. Faith Peppers
J. Scott Angle, dean and director of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, announced today that Laura Perry Johnson will become the Associate Dean of Extension beginning Jan. 1, 2015.
With heart-shaped leaves, cyclamen produce winged flowers atop long stems CAES News
Holiday Plants 11/20/14 William G. Tyson
From poinsettias to cyclamen and showy amaryllis to Christmas cacti, plants are popular holiday and hostess gifts.
A platter of dark and white meat turkey. CAES News
Thanksgiving Leftovers 11/20/14 Merritt Melancon
For many families, the prospect of turkey sandwiches and turkey soup after Thanksgiving is almost as exciting as the big meal itself.
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Holiday Food Allergies 11/20/14 Merritt Melancon
Almost 50 million Americans live with a food allergy, so there’s a good chance that a large Thanksgiving guest list might mean that you’re cooking for someone with dietary restrictions.
Christmas may highlight the winter calendar for many Georgians - complete with lights, decorations and a tree - but it's not the only holiday celebrated this winter. CAES News
Dangerous Cords 11/20/14 Frank M. Watson
Winter is a time for hanging holiday lights and keeping warm and toasty. Both of these activities can involve using extension cords. To keep your family safe while being warm and festive, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension urges homeowners to check extension cords closely.