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  • 2024 Weather In Review
    2024 Weather In Review Data shows 2024 was the warmest year on record since official global tracking began in 1880. By Pam Knox, Jordan Powers | Published: 1/16/2025
  • Animal Magnetism
    Animal Magnetism Kari Turner’s “Companion Animal Care” class attracts students from across the university interested in learning how best to care for pets. By Sameeka Prabath Rajamani | Published: 1/15/2025
  • Cyst Nematodes
    Cyst Nematodes UGA researchers Melissa Mitchum and Xunliang Liu have uncovered how cyst nematodes co-opt a sugar beet’s vascular system for their own benefit. By Gary Goettling | Published: 1/14/2025
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Upcoming Events

  • Jan 22 Radon Awareness Lunch n' Learn January is Radon Awareness Month! Radon is a toxic, naturally occurring gas formed by radium breakdown that can infiltrate our water and air supply. Inhalation poses a significant threat, as long-term exposure is linked to lung cancer. Join us on January 22nd for lunch and a talk about Radon safety from the UGA Radon Educator, Rebecca Cantrell. Free Radon test kits will be provided at the end of the program. Lunch will be provided with the cost of registration. Please register by January 17th, 2025.
    • Washington, GA - (27.0 Miles)
  • Jan 23 Gardening Lunch and Learn Series- Planning Out Your Garden Join us for the first session of our Gardening Lunch and Learn Series as we discuss the planning it takes when it comes to gardening! We will discuss planning out a garden while also discussing when you should do certain gardening tasks during the year!
    • Hartwell, GA - (18.0 Miles)
  • Jan 28 Small Ruminant Parasite Management Workshop and FAMACHA(c) Certification The UGA Extension office in Oglethorpe County will host a small ruminant parasite management training January 28, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM. The full afternoon of training will cover multiple methods of parasite management, herd health assessments, and how to perform fecal egg counts at home on your sheep or goat farm. The course is $50 per person. RSVP to 706-743-8341 by January 22, 2025.
    • Crawford, GA - (26.0 Miles)
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