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Teach children to eat for health 07/07/09 Brad Haire
The risk for chronic diseases begins in childhood, says a University of Georgia nutritionist. Healthy eating habits taught early can improve life later.
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Cooperative Extension helps grow green kids 07/07/09 Stephanie Schupska
Going green doesn’t have to mean spending green – money, that is. In fact, being environmentally friendly can save money. And when kids get involved, they’re helping both their parents and the earth, says University of Georgia experts.
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Take time to play 07/07/09 Stephanie Schupska
Want your children to be better prepared for their future? Stop overscheduling, and let them play, says a University of Georgia child development specialist.
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4-H helps students improve writing test scores 07/07/09 Sharon Dowdy
For more than 100 years, Georgia students have learned leadership, character and public speaking skills through the 4-H program. Now, Georgia 4-H agents are working with teachers to use 4-H to improve students’ writing skills and test scores.
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Shop during the tax-free holiday 07/07/09 Sharon Dowdy
Georgia’s tax free holidays are July 30 through Aug. 2, and thousands of parents will no doubt take advantage of the tax savings. University of Georgia experts say you can save a lot more than the 6-percent state sales tax by taking advantage of the sales tax holidays.
Bright sunshine. CAES News
Hot weather kills people and animals 06/24/09 David E. Stooksbury, Ph.D.
A Georgia summer can have periods of consecutive days with temperatures hovering around 100 degrees. These abnormally hot conditions, or heat waves, are dangerous.
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Georgia blueberry crop ripe, ready and robust 06/19/09
A late spring freeze followed by heavy rains were a blessing for some Georgia blueberry growers. But they brought more hard work to others, according to University of Georgia experts.
High-calorie drinks lined up in refrigerator. June 2009. CAES News
Milk or water still best thirst quenchers 06/18/09 April Reese Sorrow
With so many sports drinks, vitamin waters, energy drinks and specialty teas on the market, consumers may wonder which is best for them. An expert with University of Georgia says to be wary of them all and that milk and water are still the best thirst quenchers.
Stephen Welch of Kansas State University discusses the benefits of research collaboration during the Biological Systems Simulation Group meeting held May 11-13 on the University of Georgia campus in Griffin, Ga. CAES News
Predicting crop outcomes 05/21/09 Sharon Dowdy
Top agricultural scientists from across the United States met in Georgia this month to discuss ways to help farmers increase profits, optimize yields, decrease inputs and manage crops based on local weather and soil conditions.