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Georgia peaches, blueberries risk spring freeze damage
Georgia’s unusually cold winter means that two of Georgia’s most famously sweet crops are at risk later this winter or early spring.
A varroa mite feeds on a honeybee. The mites spread viruses and activate those already present in bees, causing bees to get sick and entire colonies to die. Researchers believe varroa mites might be contributing to CCD. CAES News
A varroa mite feeds on a honeybee. The mites spread viruses and activate those already present in bees, causing bees to get sick and entire colonies to die. Researchers believe varroa mites might be contributing to CCD.
Researchers honing in on bee colony collapse disorder
Nearly 30 percent of all honeybees literally disappeared last winter, fleeing their hives never to return. Researchers have studied colony collapse disorder since it was identified in 2006. They are now uncovering answers to this problem.
Walk Georgia. CAES News
Walk Georgia.
Walk Georgia is for all ages
From children to adults, Georgians across the state are working toward a healthier lifestyle with the help of a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension fitness program called Walk Georgia. Since the program began in 2008, 20,000 participants have logged more than 2.2 million "virtual" miles of physical activity.
A group of Georgia 4-H'ers work together as a team during a Health Rocks! Program activity. CAES News
A group of Georgia 4-H'ers work together as a team during a Health Rocks! Program activity.
Georgia 4-H promotes healthy lifestyles
The fifth-graders chattered, but not about Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus or Selena Gomez. They were talking about the harmful effects of smoking and drugs.
A student holds a baby alligator during a visit to Rock Eagle 4-H Center. CAES News
A student holds a baby alligator during a visit to Rock Eagle 4-H Center.
Saturday at Rock Eagle events kick off
Rock Eagle 4-H Center will kick off the Saturday at the Rock series on Feb. 19 with Herpetology: the Study of Reptiles and Amphibians.
The minuteman is the symbol of the U.S. National Guard. CAES News
The minuteman is the symbol of the U.S. National Guard.
Afghanistan farmers focus of National Guard training at UGA
A team of Georgia National Guardsmen will soon deploy to Afghanistan on a special mission to revitalize the war-torn country’s agriculture industry. And University of Georgia agricultural experts will arm them with the knowledge to do it.
Birds look for food on a snowy winter day. CAES News
Birds look for food on a snowy winter day.
Georgia eyes coldest winter ever
Cold temperatures and heavy snow crippled north Georgia in January. Despite heavier-than-normal snowfall, precipitation amounts were below normal, increasing drought conditions across the state.
A soldier interacts with a 4-H'er during a Georgia 4-H military kids camp. CAES News
A soldier interacts with a 4-H'er during a Georgia 4-H military kids camp.
Presidential report recognizes 4-H program
According to a presidential report, the nation’s 4-H military program is one of the best in supporting military families before, after and during deployment.
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Marriage Preparation workshop offered April 9
It’s estimated that each year in Georgia, one couple files for divorce for every two couples that get married. Couples who participate in premarital counseling are at a lower risk for divorce