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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Sweet Sales. 06/06/00
Out on the farm this spring, the bottom fell out of the market for Vidalia onion growers. In the city, school students were looking forward to a summer camp they couldn't afford. Both hardships were softened because the 4-H'ers and farmers got together on a sweet solution.
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Drought On-line 06/06/00
With the Georgia drought now in its third year, everyone from the farmer to the homeowner is affected. And as towns and counties impose water-use restrictions, the need for information has never been more dire -- or easier to get.
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Drought Intensifies. 06/01/00
Georgia's dry May has intensified drought conditions statewide. Many places in middle and south Georgia had less than an inch of rain in May.
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Environmental Gardeners. 05/31/00
Georgia gardeners want lush lawns and award-winning vegetables. But they also care about the damage pesticides and fertilizers can cause the environment, says a University of Georgia survey.
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Lawn on Level? 05/30/00
On the next "Gardening in Georgia" June 1 and 3, host Walter Reeves will work on leveling the lawn. He'll show how to do it and explain why it's a good idea.
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Meal Tickets. 05/30/00
About a million times a day, children eat meals prepared in Georgia school cafeterias. And they find a lot of fresh fruits and veggies on their lunch trays.
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Seeking Science Students. 05/30/00
Students with science and marketing skills will continue to be the most sought-after by employers in 2005.
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Facing the Future. 05/26/00
The second annual National Symposium on the Future of American Agriculture will bring together the leading U.S. experts to identify the farm challenges facing the nation. The gathering is Aug. 10 and 11 in Athens.
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Ground Covers. 05/26/00
Besides rooting cuttings and sowing seeds, there are other ways to increase ground cover plants, says a University of Georgia expert.
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Water-Saving Seminar. 05/24/00
Georgia landscapes face the dusty return of drought period virtually every summer. If you're leery of watering bans or weary of scorched landscapes, an upcoming University of Georgia seminar may provide your answer.