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Union Chapel United Methodist Church historic cemeteries- Eatonton, Ga. CAES News
Cemeteries tour set by Rock Eagle 4-H Center 10/06/11 Sharon Dowdy
A tour of Union Chapel United Methodist Church’s historic cemeteries has been set for Saturday, Oct. 15, by the Rock Eagle 4-H Center Environmental Education program.
Sweet Vidalia onions in a basket at a roadside stand in Tattnall County, Ga. CAES News
Georgia Sustainable Ag Coalition sets sights on food hubs 10/05/11 Candace Pollock-Moore
Local food hubs may be the next evolution in Georgia’s agricultural industry, turning the state’s largest economic sector into an even larger engine of job creation and rural community revitalization. A meeting is set for Oct. 27 in Athens, Ga., for those who want to support the effort.
Most Georgia farmers plant more than one crop during a season, usually managing a combination of peanuts, cotton, corn or soybeans. Across the board, they are looking at record or record-tying yields in 2009. CAES News
Georgia Peanut Tour celebrates silver anniversary 10/05/11 Brad Haire
The Georgia Peanut Tour celebrated its 25th anniversary Sept. 27-29. More than 200 people from 12 states and six countries went on the networking tour, which focused on south Georgia peanut research and production around Bainbridge, Ga., including stops in Miller County, Attapulgus and Blakely.
The 2011 D.W. Brooks Faculty Awards for Excellence were awarded to: (L-R) William Vencill, Teaching; Yen-Con Hung, Research; Casey Ritz, Extension; and Ronnie Barentine, Public Service Extension. CAES News
UGA presents D.W. Brooks Awards to agriculture faculty 10/05/11 Sharon Dowdy
Four University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences faculty members were awarded the college’s highest honor Oct. 4 in Athens, Ga., at the annual D.W. Brooks Lecture and Faculty Awards for Excellence.
Pansies come in a wide variety of colors - and shades, like this tricolor variety that has two colors along with its face color. CAES News
Plant pansies now for winter-long color 10/05/11 William G. Tyson
Pansies are excellent plants to incorporate into your landscape to add color and beauty during the winter months. There are more than 300 cultivars of pansies with an array of colors.
A Georgia 4-H volunteer coach leads students from the Coffee County BB Rifle Team. CAES News
Volunteers support and encourage Georgia 4-H'ers 09/29/11 Jennifer W. Jordan
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, more than 6 million American adults volunteer an average of 52 hours per year. Volunteerism is very much a part of our culture and Georgia 4-H relies heavily on the work of volunteers every day.
Former Georgia 4-H'er and Grammy winning recording artist Jennifer Nettles CAES News
Georgia 4-H: More than club meetings and camp 09/29/11 Sharon Dowdy
For many Georgians, the words “4-H” bring to mind club meetings, public speaking and trips to Rock Eagle, the mountains or the beach for camp. But the nation's leading youth organization is much more, says a Georgia 4-H program expert.
Instructor Cat Rosario, shows her panning prospect from a creek as Alpharetta Elementary students watch and listen to her demonstration before trying it themselves during environmental education at Wahsega 4-H camp in Dahlonega, Thursday, April 28, 2005. CAES News
Georgia 4-H takes learning outside the classroom 09/29/11 Melanie Biersmith

As summer transitions into fall, students across Georgia return to their classrooms. Whether those classrooms are virtual, at home or in a brick-and-mortar school, learning can occur anywhere. The Georgia 4-H Environmental Education Program uses nature as a classroom for students across the Southeast.

A group of students enjoys canoeing on the lake at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Ga. CAES News
4-H'ers more likely to contribute than peers, study shows 09/29/11 Judy Ashley, Jennifer W. Jordan

4-H’ers are three times more likely to contribute to their communities than youths not participating in 4-H, according to a study by Tufts University.