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The UGA GreenWay logo was designed by Oconee County High School student Tracey Pu. CAES News
Small changes are the key to living green in 2014 12/27/13 Pamela R. Turner
With the New Year, many Georgians may be resolving to live greener in 2014. The best way to start may be by making a few small changes at time. Here are a few ways that Georgians can start saving money, conserving natural resources and reducing waste without sending their families into green culture shock.
The UGA GreenWay logo was designed by Oconee County High School student Tracey Pu. CAES News
Resolving to become even greener? Here are some next steps for the already environmentally consious 12/26/13 Pamela R. Turner
Many Georgians already recycle, compost and use energy-efficient light bulbs. Even these families can further reduce their impact on the environment. For households looking to become even greener in 2014, here are a few simple changes from University of Georgia Extension that can help cut carbon footprints and natural resource consumption.
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Georgia Organics conference includes university, farm experts 12/26/13
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension specialists will be among the organic agriculture experts presenting at the 2014 Georgia Organics Conference set for Feb. 21 – 22 on Jekyll Island, Ga.
U.S. currency and credit cards. CAES News
Persistance, not perfection, is the key to meeting financial goals in 2014 12/24/13 Michael Rupured
The New Year is an opportunity for fresh starts, and new beginnings. Quitting a bad habit, losing weight, exercising more, and doing better with money are common New Year's resolutions. Year after year, the goal is always to do better in the coming year.
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Make fitness a family affair in 2014 12/24/13 Constance C. Crawley
It’s hard for adults to keep New Year’s resolutions to get in better shape after the holidays. It can be more complicated to help a child learn better nutrition and exercise habits.
UGA Extension offices distribute radon test kits. CAES News
January is the time to test homes for radon 12/24/13
January is National Radon Action Month (NRAM). Why is there a month dedicated to this gas? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is safe in outdoor conditions, but can lead to serious health effects if present indoors in large amounts.
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Workshop series aimed to help gardeners with limitations 12/19/13
Do you limit your gardening habits because of physical, time or space limitations? The up-coming Gardening with Limitations class in Putnam County will help you overcome these obstacles.
Pecans on the ground in an orchard on the University of Georgia Tifton campus. CAES News
Georgia pecan crop in worse shape than originally feared 12/19/13 Clint Thompson
The quality and quantity of Georgia’s 2013 pecan crop is in worse shape than originally feared.
Hancock recommends turnips or turnip hybrids like 'Appin' or 'Pasja' for use in Georgia. While there are brassicas bred specifically for pasture use, many cattle farmers have had luck incorporating traditional garden variety turnips, like 'Purpletop.' CAES News
Turnips, kale and other greens used to extend grazing on Georgia pastures 12/19/13 Merritt Melancon
Greens are on everyone’s menu these days: from braised turnip greens and collards to kale juice and Swiss chard slaw. So it may be no surprise that Georgia cattle farmers are even adding kale, turnips and other greens to their pastures to help reduce the amount of hay they have to feed their cows over the winter.