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The Wilcox County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education. We are dedicated to helping people in our community find answers to questions related to the following areas:
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Upcoming Events
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Mar 11 - Mar 12 Candler County District Project Achievement for 4th-6th Graders 4-H Project Achievement
- Metter, GA - (87.0 Miles)
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Mar 18 - Mar 19 Houston County Cloverleaf Project Achievement (4th-6th Graders) Georgia 4-H Project Achievement empowers young people with skills for a lifetime. Students choose a project area of interest, research the topic, and write and present a presentation. 4-H’ers develop leadership, creativity, public speaking, record keeping, and other skills. https://georgia4h.org/programs/project-achievement/
- Kathleen, GA - (37.0 Miles)
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Mar 18 - Mar 19 Bacon County District Project Achievement for 4th-6th Grades 4-H Project Achievement
- Alma, GA - (65.0 Miles)
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Economic Slowdown
Economists at the University of Georgia say to brace yourselves for continued high prices at the grocery store in the coming months.
Georgia Farmer of the Year
Bart Davis was announced as the 2023 Georgia Farmer of the Year at the Jan. 27 Georgia Ag Forecast event.
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Mosquito Season Prep
With January rain totals well above normal across the Southeast, it is a good time to take inventory of where standing water is holding and what can be done to eliminate it.
Extension Publications
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Vegetable Garden Calendar (C 943) The recommendations in this circular are based on long-term average dates of the last killing frost in the spring and first killing frost in the fall. Every year does not conform to the "average," so you should use your own judgment about advancing or delaying the time for each job, depending on weather conditions.
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Native Plants for Georgia Part I: Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines (B 987) This publication focuses on native trees, shrubs and woody vines for Georgia. It is not our intent to describe all native species — just those available in the nursery trade and those that the authors feel have potential for nursery production and landscape use. Rare or endangered species are not described. Information on each plant is provided according to the following categories: Common Name(s)/Botanical Name/Family, Characteristics, Landscape Uses, Size, Zones and Habitat.
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Your Household Water Quality: Odors in Your Water (C 1016) Homeowners sometimes experience unpleasant odors in their household water. In many cases, the exact cause of the odor is difficult to determine by water testing; however, this publication provides a few general recommendations for treating some common causes of household water odors.