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Co-ops for Crops. 11/29/00
A University of Georgia study released this week shows that Georgia farmers who grow oilseeds (canola, soybeans, peanuts and cotton) can make their crops more valuable.
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Water Summit. 11/29/00
The Upper Suwannee River Water Summit, hosted by the Upper Suwannee Watershed Initiative, will be Dec. 14 in Tifton, Ga. The summit is intended to inform residents and elected officials about water quantity and quality issues in southwest Georgia.
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'Goat Basics.' 11/29/00
The Middle Georgia Goat Producers will sponsor a "Goat Basics" workshop Jan. 6 in Perry, Ga. The free workshop will be at the Houston County Extension Office at 733 Carroll Street, near the courthouse.
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4-H Congress. 11/22/00
More than 1,300 U.S. teens are headed to Atlanta for the 79th National 4-H Congress. "'Make the Difference,' the theme of this year's Congress (Nov. 24-28), tells the story for these young people," said Susan Stewart, National 4-H Congress director.
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Riparian Buffers. 11/21/00
The drawn-out drought and Georgia's battle with its neighbors over water rights accent the need to manage water better. And recent research has found a way farmers can do that to help protect the water that flows through their farms.
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Eat More Fish. 11/21/00
The American Heart Association's new guidelines are designed to help reduce heart-disease risk with healthier foods and less heart-threatening lifestyles, experts say. Among the recommendations: eat more fish to fight high cholesterol.
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Turf Manager. 11/21/00
People who want immaculate golf courses, sports fields and landscapes don't want just anybody planting and caring for them. So the University of Georgia, through distance education, is offering a certification in turfgrass management.
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Peanut Surprise. 11/20/00
If a current forecast holds true, Georgia farmers will produce more peanuts this year than last year. Considering drought has dominated the state for three straight years, the crop this season has turned into a pleasant surprise.
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Heart Food. 11/20/00
Peanuts and pecans may pack high calories inside their shells, but researchers have uncovered added value that far outweighs the high calorie count.
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Frigid Herbs. 11/20/00
Winter's first hard freezes are arriving just in time for Thanksgiving. You can help most herbs survive the winter by taking the time to give them a 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch.