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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Not livestock. Food
Farmers never get to set the price for their livestock. To help them have more say in the matter, though, two free "Direct Marketing of Livestock Products Workshops" are set for Feb. 28 in Tifton, Ga., and March 14 in Statesboro, Ga.
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Ag over breakfast
“Agricultural and agribusiness professionals face special challenges in 2007,” said John McKissick, director of the CAES Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development. “Through these four breakfast meetings, we’re providing Georgia’s agricultural decision makers the latest 2007 price prospects and pending farm bill legislation.”
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Healthy habits
American girls who are overweight in their "tween" years -- between 9 and 12 years old -- are 10 times more likely to grow into overweight adults, says a recent Journal of Pediatrics report. Experts say good family nutrition habits and plenty of exercise are keys to helping these girls stay healthy.
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Cooler peaches
Cooler winter weather has brought a welcomed chill back to a sweet Georgia crop, says a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension expert.
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Food biz 101
Have you ever wondered what it would take to put your family heirloom recipe on the market shelves? A one-day workshop from the University of Georgia will answer this and many more new food business related questions.
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Winter weeds
Lawn care tends to be the last thing on homeowners' minds during the winter. But a University of Georgia expert says this is actually the best time to rid your lawn of pesky weeds.
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Heating help
Whether it’s finding help to pay the bills or winterizing a drafty house, Pamela Turner has tips on staying toasty when the weather turns cooler.
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Septic systems
Like hot water and electricity, your home septic system is one of those things you may not think about every day. That is, until it stops working. Then it's all you think about.
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No-till saves roads
Wayne Bloodworth says the dirt roads in Pulaski County don't need to be fixed as much as they used to. He, the county commissioner and the local University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agent know why.
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2006 in review
Before you have to remember to write 2007 on your personal checks, recap 2006 with the top Georgia FACES news stories of the year.