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UGA poultry science professor Mark Compton teaches high school students how to tie a surgeon's knot. CAES News
High school students go on avian adventure 07/01/10 Stephanie Schupska
The chicken was out cold when Brooke Chrisley tied her first surgeon’s knot. Her fellow students occasionally gently pinched the bird’s toe to make sure it was still anesthetized.
Plant pathologist Lee Burpee discusses disease control at the 2008 UGA Turfgrass Field Day. CAES News
UGA Turfgrass Field Day set for Aug. 4 06/29/10
If caring for turfgrass is in your job description, the University of Georgia has planned an event just for you. The UGA Turfgrass Field Day will be filled with everything you ever wanted to know about turfgrass and much more.
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World Cup soccer players kick it on UGA turfgrass 06/24/10 Brad Haire
The World Cup is the premiere stage for soccer, the world’s most popular sport. This year, part of that stage is covered in a grass developed by a University of Georgia turfgrass breeder on the UGA campus in Tifton, Ga.
Irrigation of research plots on the University of Georgia campus in Griffin, Ga. Be careful not to apply too much water as it can be just as costly as under watering. CAES News
Water restrictions loosened in Georgia 06/24/10 Sharon Dowdy
New watering rules give Georgians more flexibility in their watering habits. Effective June 1, they can now run automated irrigation systems, lawn sprinklers or water by hand daily as long as they do so from 4 p.m. until 10 a.m.
Living Well logo to accompany FACS column series. CAES News
Proper vegetable canning keeps goodness in, toxins out 06/24/10 Elizabeth L. Andress
Many people are returning to home canning or starting for the first time. And many are making what could be a deadly mistake. Canning green beans or other vegetables in boiling water instead of under pressure with a properly researched procedure can cost lives.
Union County Farmers Market 2010 CAES News
Union County Farmers Market 06/24/10
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension in Union County will open its farmers market weekly from June 26 until Oct. 16.
Bored well CAES News
Test well water to ensure it's safe to drink, use 06/22/10 Paul Pugliese
Clean drinking water is a top priority for families. But homeowners who rely solely on well water can be open to certain risks.
Wash Your Paws campaign logo CAES News
Handwashing keeps germs at bay 06/17/10 Judy A. Harrison
Heading back to class means seeing friends, up close and personal. And that means sharing germs.
More than 160,000 children nationwide miss school every day out of fear of being bullied, according to the National Education Association. CAES News
Nip school bullying in the bud 06/17/10 Brad Haire
Everyone gets bullied at some point in life, and it will most likely happen at school. If your child is being bullied, you can do some things to help stop it.