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Franklin County Extension Blog
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Asian Giant Hornet 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,...
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Franklin County Cloverleaf 4-H’ers Attend Camp at Wahsega 4-H Center 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...
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Franklin County 4-H’ers Compete at State Livestock Judging Contest 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...
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Firefly Season
Georgia is home to more than 50 species of fireflies — or lightning bugs — and you can help protect these insects by understanding their lifecycle and habitat needs.
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4-H Poultry Judging
Four Oconee County students brought home top honors at Georgia 4-H’s largest judging event on May 6.
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Taste of Nations
To celebrate its abundant cultural diversity and enhance the local sense of community on campus, the Griffin Student Advisory Council decided to organize an international potluck dinner, dubbed Taste of Nations, as a way to unite people around a common connection — food.
Upcoming Events
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May 17 - May 19 POSTPONED: General HACCP Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) is a preventive plan which identifies hazards and documents the activities needed to control or eliminate them. HACCP is a necessary part of any Food Safety Program and is required by all governmental agencies (FDA, USDA, and GA Dept. Ag). This class will delve into the seven principles of HACCP, explain how to create these programs, and discuss their implementation and continued management. Students who successfully complete this course will earn a HACCP Certificate from the International HACCP Alliance.
- Athens, GA - (29.0 Miles)
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May 18 Just for the Health of It: Home Edition Just for the Health of It: Home Edition is a monthly, 1-hour webinar streamed on Facebook live. Bibb and Clayton County Extension offices collaborate to teach ways to manage and reduce the risk of chronic disease and offer live cooking demonstrations highlighting the topic of the session.
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May 19 Forage Field Day Bale Grazing--Phillip Brown, NRCS Grassland Conservationist Herbicide Control in Pastures and Hayfields, Dr. Patrick McCullough, UGA Crops & Soil Sciences Pest Control in Forage, Mrs. Shanna Reynolds, UGA Extension Agent, Oglethorpe County and Mr. Monte Stephens, UGA Extension Agent, Greene County Managing High Fertilizer Prices, Ms. Lucy Ray, UGA Extension Agent, Morgan County Sprayer Calibration, Brennan Jackson, UGA Extension Agent, Jones County and Mrs. Carole Knight, UGA Extension Agent, Madison County 2 Hours Pesticide Credit available: Categories: 21, 22, 25, 33 and Private. 1 Hour BQA Certification
- Greensboro, GA - (56.0 Miles)