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A varroa mite feeds on a honeybee. The mites spread viruses and activate those already present in bees, causing bees to get sick and entire colonies to die. Researchers believe varroa mites might be contributing to CCD. CAES News
Researchers honing in on bee colony collapse disorder 02/10/11 April Reese Sorrow
Nearly 30 percent of all honeybees literally disappeared last winter, fleeing their hives never to return. Researchers have studied colony collapse disorder since it was identified in 2006. They are now uncovering answers to this problem.
Walk Georgia. CAES News
Walk Georgia is for all ages 02/10/11 Andrea Gonzalez
From children to adults, Georgians across the state are working toward a healthier lifestyle with the help of a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension fitness program called Walk Georgia. Since the program began in 2008, 20,000 participants have logged more than 2.2 million "virtual" miles of physical activity.
A group of Georgia 4-H'ers work together as a team during a Health Rocks! Program activity. CAES News
Georgia 4-H promotes healthy lifestyles 02/10/11 Kristin Strickland
The fifth-graders chattered, but not about Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus or Selena Gomez. They were talking about the harmful effects of smoking and drugs.
A student holds a baby alligator during a visit to Rock Eagle 4-H Center. CAES News
Saturday at Rock Eagle events kick off 02/07/11 Sharon Dowdy
Rock Eagle 4-H Center will kick off the Saturday at the Rock series on Feb. 19 with Herpetology: the Study of Reptiles and Amphibians.
Birds look for food on a snowy winter day. CAES News
Georgia eyes coldest winter ever 02/03/11 Pam Knox
Cold temperatures and heavy snow crippled north Georgia in January. Despite heavier-than-normal snowfall, precipitation amounts were below normal, increasing drought conditions across the state.
A soldier interacts with a 4-H'er during a Georgia 4-H military kids camp. CAES News
Presidential report recognizes 4-H program 02/03/11 Casey Mull
According to a presidential report, the nation’s 4-H military program is one of the best in supporting military families before, after and during deployment.
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Marriage Preparation workshop offered April 9 02/02/11 April Reese Sorrow
It’s estimated that each year in Georgia, one couple files for divorce for every two couples that get married. Couples who participate in premarital counseling are at a lower risk for divorce
Pears hang from a tree in a middle Georgia home landscape. CAES News
Pruning class set at UGA garden in Griffin 02/02/11 Sharon Dowdy
Learn to prune fruit trees and ornamentals at an upcoming course offered on the University of Georgia campus in Griffin, Ga. The course will be offered Feb. 25 and March 4.
Alfalfa sprouts grow in trays at Jonathan Sprouts Inc. in New England. CAES News
UGA scientists develop new sprout-sanitizing treatment 02/02/11 Sharon Dowdy
Fresh alfalfa sprouts adorn many restaurant salad bars, and are considered by many a healthy fresh vegetable. But, they are one of the main foods linked to foodborne illness in the U.S. University of Georgia scientists have developed a method to make sprouts safer to eat by treating the seeds used to grow them.