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Franklin County Extension Blog
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Asian Giant HornetA 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 […]
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Franklin County Cloverleaf 4-H’ers Attend Camp at Wahsega 4-H CenterWritten 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 […]
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Franklin County 4-H’ers Compete at State Livestock Judging ContestWritten 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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PSO Awards Five University of Georgia faculty and staff members are being honored for their commitment to public service and outreach.
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Healing the Brain Driven by a pull toward the foundational science of his work, Karumbaiah made the leap from working in quality assurance and product development at Monsanto Co. (now Bayer AG) in India to his current role as the director of the Translational Glycomaterials and Neural Repair Laboratory at the University of Georgia Regenerative Bioscience Center.
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Job Satisfaction UGA research proposes new method to evaluate workplace conditions.
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Upcoming Events
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Apr 26 - Apr 28 NE/NW District Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) - Wahsega 4-H Event
- Dahlonega, GA - (44.0 Miles)
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Apr 3 No Till Gardening at Home This presentation will walk you through the principles and practices of no-till gardening, a sustainable method that enhances soil health and biodiversity by minimizing soil disturbance. Learn how to create a thriving garden with less labor, reduce erosion, and improve water retention while fostering a rich ecosystem right in your backyard. Lisa Klein uncovers the secrets of no-till gardening and transform your home garden into a haven of productivity and resilience. This webinar counts towards the Continuing Education requirements for the Master Gardener Extension Volunteers.
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Apr 4 Hall County Master Gardeners' Spring Expo Native plants - Evergreens - Garden Art - Perennials - Plants for Wildlife - Vegetable Plants - Trees - Shrubs - Pots - Garden Tools Rain or Shine - Covered Venue - Food Trucks Onsite "Beautification Through Education" Please visit the speaker's tent Friday and Saturday 11:00am-1:00pm to hear presentations on garden related topics. See website for more information. $2 admission - Kids 12 & Under Free - No Pets hallmastergardeners.com
- Gainesville, GA - (28.0 Miles)