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Shortage 07/02/07
Last year, 543 students applied to the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, one of only 28 veterinary colleges in the country. Fewer than 100 got in. Paige Carmichael rolled off these numbers to a group of high school students on the Athens, Ga., campus for “Animal Science in Action.”
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Georgia melons 06/28/07
For many people, a sweet, juicy bite of watermelon on a hot day means summertime has arrived. And if you’ve eaten one recently or will in the next few weeks, that melon likely grew in Georgia, where farmers have overcome hurdles to enjoy a good harvest now, say University of Georgia experts.
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Prune and propagate 06/28/07
Watch "Gardening In Georgia" on Georgia Public Broadcasting July 5 and 7 to learn tips on pruning and propagating woody shrubs and designing gardens with a view.
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Cattlemen's choices 06/28/07
Georgia’s extreme drought has devastated pastures, and hay supplies are all but gone. Cattlemen are struggling to feed their herds. University of Georgia experts are working to educate them on how to weather the situation better.
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Drought slowly worsens 06/25/07
As the end of June approaches, drought conditions continue in Georgia. A few places have experienced some relief over the past few weeks from locally heavy rains. But as a whole, the drought continues to slowly worsen statewide.
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Gardening in Georgia 06/21/07
On this week’s episode of "Gardening in Georgia," airing June 28 and 30, host Walter Reeves has a range of informative botanical activities planned. Join him for an unobtrusive visit to an Athens nursery, a lesson on rose latticework construction, and tips on how to change the color of your hydrangeas.
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Bioenergy Conference 06/21/07
Bioenergy experts and industry leaders from across the country will meet in Tifton, Ga., July 31-Aug. 2 at the Southeast Bioenergy Conference. They will discuss and learn how to expand the industry in the Southeast.
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'Gulf' peaches 06/19/07
For south Georgia gardeners and commercial peach growers alike, the name "Attapulgus" seems sweeter lately. The "Gulf" series of peaches coming out of the fruitful breeding program there is changing the nature of peaches in the lower coastal plain.
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Georgia 4-H Legacy Ball 06/19/07
Alumni and supporters of Georgia 4-H will celebrate the state’s largest youth program with an evening of fun, funds, friends and fine dining at the 2007 Georgia 4-H Legacy Ball Aug. 11 in Atlanta.
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Georgia peach harvest 06/14/07
Slammed by a devastating spring freeze and then a harsh drought, Georgia farmers are bringing this year's peach crop to market. At least they're getting good prices now. And the peaches are extra sweet.