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From Our Blog- A Fruitful Discussion
Carpenter bees may cause damage to homes and wooden structures
As spring brings warmer temperatures and the dormant world begins to wake, we’re seeing all sorts of plant an animal activity in our yards. If you’re one of the many homeowners noticing small sawdust piles appearing on your wooden porch or around your home, take note as this is a sure sign that you have […]
Advective Freeze Warning for Fruit Growers
Over the weekend we are anticipating a classic “advective freeze” event, which does not bode will for southeastern fruit growers. An arctic air mass is moving across the country that is projected to affect the entire eastern portion of the country. With it, daytime conditions may be cool to cold, cloudy to clear and windy. At […]
The gift that keeps on giving
Did your vegetable garden, fruit orchard, or pasture not perform as you would have hoped last year? While environmental extremes, such as excessive rain or dry spells, and pests and diseases can cause trouble, rarely is one factor to blame for an ailing garden. Regardless of what the causal agents may be, a very good […]
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4-H Washington Internship Banks County 4-H alumnus Georgia Simmons has been in the center of the political action this fall with the Georgia 4-H Washington DC Intern Program working in the office of U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock.
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IIPA Director University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Professor George Vellidis has been named the first permanent director of the Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture.
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Be Our Guest The University of Georgia Hospitality and Food Industry Management program — with its focus on quality curriculum, meaningful interaction with local and national business, and experiential learning — has already begun graduating the next generation of hospitality leaders.
Upcoming Events
Dec 4
Virtual Childcare Provider Training: Eat a Variety of Foods
Childhood obesity is an ongoing problem in the United States, with about 1 in 8 preschoolers classified as overweight or obese. Food preferences and physical activity habits developed in early childhood continue into adulthood. Low consumption of fruits and vegetables, decreased physical activity, increased screen time, and increased consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages contribute to weight gain among 3-5-year-olds. Because about 67% of children under age 6 spend all or part of their day in non-parental care, the ECE environment is an important setting to introduce children to healthy eating habits, including eating a variety of foods using MyPlate. This session will dive into the ECE "Eat Healthy, Be Active" curriculum and discuss implementation strategies for childcare providers. This training is hosted by Appling, Candler/Evans, and Burke County Family and Consumer Sciences Agents.
*Registration required: bit.ly/UGAtraining2
Dec 4
Lunch and Learn: Live Wreaths
Join Pike County Extension in 2024 dive into Homestead Skills with monthly, virtual Lunch and Learns hosted on the second Wednesday of each month (with the exception of holidays). Each month will discover a new topic with experts leading the way. Simply email Brooklyne.Wassel@uga.edu to receive the Zoom link or catch the recordings on our YouTube channel.
"Live Wreaths" will be led by UGA Extension Specialist and State Master Gardener Coordinator Sheri Dorn.