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Goat Co-op. 05/15/01
When you think "ranch" or "livestock" or even "meat," you probably don't think "goat." But a group of goat ranchers in the Washington County, Ga., area are hoping to change that.
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'Gardening' Dahlias. 05/14/01
Dahlias are a popular summer flower. On the next "Gardening in Georgia," host Walter Reeves shows how you can get many more dahlias for your money by rooting cuttings from a dahlia plant early in the summer.
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Termite Training. 05/14/01
One way to help ease consumers' termite-control concerns is to teach both pest control operators and the people who regulate them the latest, most effective, environmentally friendly ways to protect houses.
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Prevent West Nile. 05/09/01
After spending more than $30 million to combat the mosquitos that carry West Nile virus, New Yorkers have learned the value of a mosquito control program. Georgia officials are hoping to learn from their experiences.
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Stop Mosquitos. 05/09/01
Just as sure as the days become longer in spring, Georgians can count on the annoying buzz and bites of mosquitos. Keeping mosquito populations under control is not only important for comfort, it's important for your health, too.
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Dividing Hosta. 05/08/01
Hosta is a perennial many Georgians enjoy in their gardens and landscapes. On the next "Gardening in Georgia," Helen Phillips of Callaway Gardens shows host Walter Reeves how to divide a hosta clump.
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Perfect Pumpkin. 05/08/01
Pumpkins have become the Christmas trees of fall festivals, the Easter bunnies of Halloween. From jack-o'-lanterns to the formal centerpiece, pumpkins are a focal point of autumn.
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Chicken Stats. 05/08/01
A University of Georgia workshop June 12-14 in Athens, Ga., will help poultry processors use statistics to improve quality, safety and profits in their chicken products.
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Nut Negotiations. 05/04/01
A federal program that anchors a major part of Georgia's farm economy is currently under fire as the United States prepares its future farm policy to comply with freer trade in the world.
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Pint-Size Gardeners. 05/03/01
A new club in town is perfect for kids who like digging in the dirt and helping others. The Junior Master Gardener program, designed by Texas A&M University's Extension Service, has arrived in Georgia. Chapters are sprouting up through the University of Georgia's Extension Service.