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Produce on sale at the 2010 Athens Farmers Market. CAES News
Produce on sale at the 2010 Athens Farmers Market.
Buying local: good Georgia trend
Matthew Roher, chef and owner of Cha Bella restaurant in Savannah, says local is better, and he wants to connect Georgians to local producers of fine food.
Grace Wipple of McDonough, Ga., was one of the 2010 first place winners at Georgia 4-H State Congress. CAES News
Grace Wipple of McDonough, Ga., was one of the 2010 first place winners at Georgia 4-H State Congress.
State winners highlight 68th State 4-H Congress
Honors were given to 4-H scholarship winners, leadership winners and event winners. Those participating in project achievement are competing for a chance to represent Georgia at the National 4-H Congress in November.
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UGA to create new Master's program in biomanufacturing
The University of Georgia was awarded federal stimulus funding to launch a new program to meet the workforce needs of Georgia’s growing biotechnology industry.
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Abnormally dry conditions return to parts of Georgia
The current La Niña pattern is associated with dry and warm winters across much of the Southeast.
A yellow koi swims in a backyard water garden CAES News
A yellow koi swims in a backyard water garden
Creating a budget-friendly water garden
A water garden filled with plants, brightly colored koi and goldfish doesn’t have to break the bank. A University of Georgia expert offers tips on creating a water garden on a budget, but says you’re still going to have to pay sweat equity.
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Georgia 4-H Congress in Atlanta July 20-23
When budget cuts to the University of Georgia put the Georgia 4-H program in peril, hundreds of thousands of 4-H'ers, parents and 4-H alumni across the state spoke up to save it. This week, the top 4-H'ers will come to Atlanta for State 4-H Congress. Following project and portfolio competition, state winners will be selected in 49 project areas.
Immature squash bugs feast on the leaf of a yellow squash plant CAES News
Immature squash bugs feast on the leaf of a yellow squash plant
Pest control is more than just spraying chemicals
Many home landscapers and gardeners see pests eating their azaleas or tomatoes and immediately grab a chemical pesticide for defense. A University of Georgia expert says using a combination of pest control methods is a better option for your plants and the environment.
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Summer weather treats Georgia row-crops well
Rain has hit on target and temperatures have been reasonable. So far, Georgia row-crops like what they’ve been getting.
Five-leafed clover covers this plant with a little extra luck. CAES News
Five-leafed clover covers this plant with a little extra luck.
UGA plant breeder takes luck out of finding four-leaf clover
Wayne Parrott has answered a question that has stumped plant breeders for the past century: Why do some white clover plants have four leaves?

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