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Georgia drought reaches highest level 06/22/11 David E. Stooksbury, Ph.D.
Drought conditions continue to intensify across most of Georgia. Since the end of May, conditions in the southern two-thirds of the state have deteriorated from extreme to exceptional drought, the highest drought category. Portions of northwest Georgia have now entered moderate drought conditions.
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Georgia 4-H rooted in academics 06/22/11 Sharon Dowdy
For many Georgians, the words “4-H” bring to mind club meetings and trips to Rock Eagle, the mountains or the beach for camp. But it’s about much more, says a Georgia 4-H program expert.
Alpharetta Elementary 4th graders from left Joey Santoro, 10, and Neal Seaman, 10, search a stream for life during environmental education at Washega 4H camp in Dahlonega, Thursday, April 28, 2005. CAES News
4-H offers environmental education 06/22/11
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.
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Become More Involved in Your Child's Education 06/22/11
When our children first start school, we parents are often both a little apprehensive and excited. Many of us are eager to get involved in our child’s educational experience. As children get older, parent involvement changes and in some cases even declines.
Child's insulated lunchbox being opened for lunch. August 2008. CAES News
Safe and child-friendly lunches 06/22/11 Andrea Gonzalez
Packing a child’s lunch for school may not always be the easiest job. There is a lot to consider to achieve the perfect balance between healthy and inexpensive foods for a picky eater. One thing that doesn’t have to be a challenge is keeping your child safe from foodborne illnesses.
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Head lice keep parents scratching their heads, UGA Extension offers advice 06/22/11 Stephanie Schupska
Drop the chemicals and grab the metal comb: A little elbow grease is the best way to get rid of head lice, says University of Georgia insect expert Paul Guillebeau.
Mitchell County farmer Kyle Pollock, left, and Mitchell County UGA Cooperative Extension agent Rad Yager, right, look over one of Pollock's cotton fields wiped out by the extreme drought that has covered the area for more than two months. CAES News
Drought tightens grip on Georgia farmers 06/16/11 Brad Haire
The cotton seedling tried. But after sending its root more than five inches deep into the parched dirt, searching for moisture, it gave up and died.
Slime mold on turfgrass CAES News
Slime molds popping up on irrigated lawns 06/16/11 William G. Tyson
A few homeowners have recently asked me about gray powdery stuff showing up in small areas of their lawns. This slime mold on turf looks like burnt wood ashes that have been scattered in small spots on a lawn.
Canning green beans. Beans in Jars waiting to be placed in a pressure canner. May 2008. CAES News
Consumers stretch food dollars, preserve more produce 06/16/11 Sharon Dowdy
Whether for health reasons or financial ones, more families are growing and preserving their own food, said a University of Georgia expert. And consumers are using price to determine which foods they bring home from the market.