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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Organic ag 11/15/07
Students’ interests in the organic agriculture certificate program at the University of Georgia aren't limited to growing peppers, sweet potatoes and pumpkins. Some are hoping to start businesses with the knowledge they acquire.
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Farm fun 11/15/07
Standing behind a table covered with art, photos and brochures, Sage Edwards isn't representing herself. She's standing in for Monticello, Ga., in Georgia's first agritourism, or "farm fun," symposium Nov. 14 at the Georgia National Fair & Agricenter.
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Indoor invaders 11/15/07
A roaring fire in the hearth, coats and mittens hanging in the foyer and windblown leaves racing around outside are all signs that winter has arrived. Many Georgians may want to add "lady beetles on the ceilings" to that list.
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MarketMaker 11/08/07
If you have Georgia on your mind and need a taste of it in your belly, a new Web site from the University of Georgia can help with your search.
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Curly yellow tomatoes 11/08/07
A disease carried by whiteflies has caused major troubles for Georgia tomato growers this fall. The tiny, prolific insects wiped out entire fields in some areas, says a University of Georgia vegetable specialist.
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Mock 'jellyfish' 11/08/07
If you see what look like jellyfish floating in Georgia ponds, don’t be alarmed. These are actually harmless moss animals called bryozoa.
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More milk 11/01/07
Milk mustaches aren't heavily imported from Georgia. The 270 dairies here barely produce enough milk to supply the state's consumers. The little country that supplies 40 percent of the world's dairy exports, though, is looking to change that.
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Withering profits 11/01/07
Severe water restrictions may have you cutting the number of times you wash your car, clothes and pets. But if you rely on landscaping for your livelihood, the drought is likely cutting the size of your wallet, too.
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Chicken poop 11/01/07
Whether it's fried, baked, grilled or skewered, Americans are hungry for chicken, eating 90 pounds each per year. And where there's chicken, there's poop.
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Protect pipes 10/31/07
A few precautions now can save a lot of time, money and even water later.