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Farmers working their crops on a Georgia farm. CAES News
UGA Extension and Small Business Development Center help build rural economies one farm at a time 12/04/17 Merritt Melancon
Dennis Hollingsworth was fresh out of college the first time he tried running a farm. It was the early 1980s in south Georgia, and he stuck with it for four years in some of the toughest economic conditions since the Great Depression. Then he left for an IT job.
Woman working on a computer CAES News
Online shopping is easy and convenient, but make sure it's safe, too 12/04/17 Keishon Thomas
With Christmas coming at lightning speed, the majority of us will be searching for gifts for our loved ones. The coming days will be a fury of purchasing and wrapping gifts to put under the tree. If you choose to shop online, be safe and snag the perfect gift by following these tips from University of Georgia Cooperative Extension.
Ruqayah Bhuiyan, left, a horticulture student in the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and Niki Padgett, a biology student in the UGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, will head to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida for research internships focusing on ways to grow food in space this spring. CAES News
From the greenhouse to space: Two UGA students head to NASA for high-tech agriculture internships 12/01/17 Merritt Melancon
When the public thinks of NASA, the first images that come to mind are often rockets or satellites. In the future, images of greenhouses might also make the list.
Georgia highways dazzle with color from old-fashioned cosmos. These flowers aren't perennials, but they do come back through reseeding. CAES News
Old-fashioned cosmos are breathtaking along Georgia highways 11/29/17 Norman Winter
The Georgia Department of Transportation has planted cosmos alongside interstates in Georgia. GDOT is revved up and planting pollinator-attracting flowers along the highway system. Although considered an annual, cosmos are perfect for this use as they give a perennial-like performance by reseeding.
Corn being harvested on the UGA Tifton campus in 2016. CAES News
Georgia corn yields lower than last year's crop 11/29/17 Julie Jernigan
Georgia’s corn yields were lower than expected this season due to prolonged cloudy conditions this summer, according to University of Georgia Cooperative Extension corn, soybean and small grains agronomist Reagan Noland.
If you receive a gift of a homemade canned good, look closely before you consume it. Is the food covered with liquid with no discoloration or is it drying out at the top of the jar? The food should not be unnaturally discolored either. And, obviously, throw out anything with mold growing on it. And, before opening the jar, look for signs of spoilage, such as cloudy and/or bubbling liquid. Lastly, make sure the jar's vacuum seal is intact when you open the jar and no liquid is spurting out, an indication that pressure inside the jar is forcing it out. Also, notice if there are unusual odors coming from the food in the jar. CAES News
Be sure homemade gifts are safe to eat 11/28/17 Elizabeth L. Andress
You look at the pretty relish, salsa or preserve in the glass jar your friend or co-worker gave you. Then the wondering begins; is the canned food gift safe to eat? While it is not possible to guarantee safety with homemade food items, there are some pointers to keep in mind as you look at that gift and decide how – or even if – to enjoy it.
Peaches hang from a Georgia tree in this 2009 file photo. CAES News
Georgia's peach farmers hoping for colder winter this year 11/27/17 Clint Thompson
Cooler temperatures are needed this winter to avoid another disastrous peach season, according to Jeff Cook, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension County coordinator in Taylor and Peach counties. 
cracked pecans CAES News
Give nut-lovers their own nut-producing trees this holiday season 11/27/17 Paul Pugliese
Mixed nut samplers, chocolate covered nuts, praline pecans and a variety of nutty baked goods are commonly given as gifts during the holidays. For some, the perfect gift might be a nut-producing tree — a gift that keeps on giving. 
Rosemary plants are popping up in nurseries during the holidays among the mini-Christmas tree alternatives. CAES News
Create a winter wonderland indoors with plants 11/24/17 Sage Barnard
When you think of Christmastime decor, there are some tried and true plants and greenery that immediately come to mind — poinsettias and Christmas cacti, for instance. While those are great choices to spruce up your home, there’s a whole world of plants out there to add a little more green to your holiday displays.

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