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Sam Pardue welcomes guests at the Georgia Ag Forecast in Macon, Georgia, on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Pardue is dean and director of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. CAES News
The truth about farmers 01/26/17 Samuel L. Pardue
It is often said that farmers are faithful, optimistic people. It takes a special kind of person to put a seed in the ground, help birth a calf or watch a chick hatch from an egg – to knowingly start down the path to turn that small beginning into food and fiber for the world.
Homegrown tomatoes are one of the most popular fruits available at roadside produce stands. CAES News
Small-scale vegetable farming workshop set for Feb. 28 in Griffin 01/26/17 Sharon Dowdy
A workshop for small-scale vegetable farmers is set for Tuesday, Feb. 28, on the University of Georgia campus in Griffin, Georgia. The workshop is designed for seasoned growers who want to enhance their operation and for small-acreage farmers interested in marketing vegetables. Homeowners who face challenges growing vegetables are also welcome to attend.
On March 1, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension will welcome Cain Hickey, the state's first full-time Extension viticulturist. CAES News
UGA Extension viticulture specialist to help state's vineyards as Georgia wine industry comes into its own 01/25/17 Merritt Melancon
Wine is becoming a big business in Georgia, and University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is working to support this growing sector of the economy by providing new expertise for wine growers.
Worth Couny 4-H members help with storm aid./Lauren Burden-UGA Extension CAES News
UGA Cooperative Extension helping in south Georgia storm relief efforts 01/25/17 Clint Thompson
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is aiding in relief efforts in multiple southwest Georgia communities that were impacted by a deadly weekend of inclement weather.
Lettuce, a high-value cash crop, was among the highest yielding crops in a University of Georgia organic trial incorporating cover crops into a high-intensive crop rotation model at a UGA farm in Watkinsville, GA. The crop yielded a net return of over $9,000 per acre over the three-year study period. CAES News
Plant cool-season vegetables now to harvest this spring 01/24/17 Paul Pugliese
Late January and early February are great times to plant cool-season vegetables. Many gardeners gave up on planting a fall vegetable garden last year due to the exceptional drought conditions. However, the great thing about living in Georgia is that we have a second window of opportunity in late winter to plant a number of cool-season vegetables.
A farm-grown Brussels sprouts plant. CAES News
Brussels sprouts a risky crop option for Georgia farmers 01/20/17 Clint Thompson
Georgia’s hot summers and warm early-fall temperatures – and the intensive labor required to grow and harvest Brussels sprouts – make growing the crop too risky for Georgia farmers.
In the spring, crape myrtles add color with flowers. In the fall, they add color with brightly colored leaves. CAES News
Winter is the best time to prune summer-flowering shrubs 01/19/17 Sharon Dowdy, Merritt Melancon
The calendar says January, but the weather for the last few weeks has been screaming March. The unseasonable warmth means a lot of folks are getting in their yards, looking for something to keep them outdoors a little longer. It’s the perfect time to prune summer-blooming shrubs and trees like crape myrtles and tea olives.
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Make Your Own Piggy Bank Contest encourages saving habits in youth 01/19/17 Casey Chastain
It’s best to develop money-saving habits when you’re young, so Georgia Saves is reaching out to Georgia students with its inaugural Make Your Own Piggy Bank Contest.
Primulas offer unbelievable color during a dreary time of the year. CAES News
Primulas offer shocking color to get you out of the doldrums 01/19/17 Norman Winter
“Primula” comes from the Latin word meaning “first of spring.” With 400 species of primulas to choose from, pick one and enjoy some 14 weeks of unimaginable color that no other plant can match.

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