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Franklin County Extension Blog

  • Asian Giant Hornet Posted by abwhite on May 21, 2020
    A flurry of recent press coverage has created a surge of interest in the Asian giant hornet, Vespa mandarinia. The coverage is not traced to any recent event. The insect was found last September 2019 in Vancouver Island (Canada) and again in December 2019 in Washington state. But to date, this invasive insect is not […]
  • Franklin County Cloverleaf 4-H’ers Attend Camp at Wahsega 4-H Center Posted by uge1119 on Jun 14, 2019
    Written by: Raleigh Dawson, Franklin County 4-H Agent Franklin County Cloverleaf 4-H’ers discovered that not all classrooms have four walls last week at Wahsega 4-H Center. Throughout the duration of their week at camp various activities and labs allowed attendees to connect the standards taught in the classroom to real world applications in fun and […]
  • Franklin County 4-H’ers Compete at State Livestock Judging Contest Posted by uge1119 on Apr 1, 2019
    Written by:  Raleigh Dawson, Franklin County 4-H Agent The Georgia 4-H State Livestock Judging contest was held last Saturday, March 23rd, at the University of Georgia Livestock Arena in Athens. Competitors from all over the state gathered to judge classes of cattle, hogs, sheep, and goats. In a livestock judging contest each class is composed […]
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    Issmat Kassem University of Georgia Center for Food Safety researcher Issmat Kassem has dedicated nearly two decades to studying antimicrobial resistance. By Jordan Powers | Published: 5/22/2025
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    Composting 101 In this episode of Cultivating Curiosity, we dive into the benefits of composting and the science behind the Earth-friendly practice. By Emily Cabrera, Jordan Powers | Published: 5/21/2025
  • Scott Jackson
    Scott Jackson Jackson's research at the University of Georgia focuses on accelerating crop improvement to benefit farmers, communities and a rapidly expanding global population. By Cole Sosebee | Published: 5/20/2025
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  • May 24 - May 26 Project SAFE State Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays Match 4-H Target Sports event
    • Savannah, GA - (209.0 Miles)
  • May 24 Athens Area Honey Bee Festival The Athens-Area Honey Bee Festival was held for the first time in May of 2024 and welcomed a huge crowd from Athens and beyond! Featured at the festival were honey and craft vendors, family activities, and loads of opportunities to interact with bees and honey! Participants were given the chance to suit up and work the hives, watch a live demonstration of honey-extraction, and enjoy a tasting show of local honeys! Photo booths, games, snacks, plant sales, live music and more were all part of the festivities! The 2025 Athens Honey Bee Festival will take place on May 24th, 2025, and will be bigger and better than ever! To view footage from this past year's festival, visit https://youtu.be/s96NABbRwvo
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  • May 27 ServSafe® Manger Certification Training and Exam - Monroe County Georgia Cooperative Extension provides nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for food service managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certificate will be issued by the NRAEF.
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