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Major buyer quits Georgia tobacco Posted on 10/29/09 by Brad Haire

In an industry slowly fading in Georgia, tobacco growers got a recent kick in the pants when their major purchaser announced it would no longer buy from them.

Bring potted plants indoors Posted on 10/29/09 by Bob Westerfield

When wintry weather rolls in, landscape plants must fend off cold temperatures and frost on their own. But some potted plants are lucky enough to get a free pass indoors.

Plan now for easy Thanksgiving meal Posted on 10/29/09 by April Reese Sorrow

As the holiday season approaches, homes will soon be filled with family and friends. Thanksgiving is a few weeks away, but planning now can make the big day less hectic.

USDA wants to introduce families to their farmers Posted on 10/29/09 by Stephanie Schupska

Kathleen Merrigan believes all families should know where their food comes from. To do that, they must first know where it all begins -- with farmers.

Visitors to University of Georgia building enthusiastically (and not so enthusiastically) learn about roaches at 32nd Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition Oct. 20 in Moultrie, Ga.

Visitors to University of Georgia building enthusiastically (and not so enthusiastically) learn about roaches at 32nd Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition Oct. 20 in Moultrie, Ga.

UGA spotlights education at 32nd Sunbelt Expo Posted on 10/22/09 by Brad Haire

Visitors to the 32nd annual Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition learned about the latest agricultural equipment, technology and information firsthand Oct. 20-22. They also got to watch college deans go udder-to-udder in a milking contest and witness the unexpected birth of baby roaches.

Wetter, cooler winter headed to Georgia Posted on 10/22/09 by David E. Stooksbury

There is a high likelihood that Georgia’s winter will be wetter and cooler than normal.

Grant funds weatherization, energy education Posted on 10/22/09 by Mandi Colson

A $1.3 million stimulus grant to University of Georgia College of Family and Consumer Sciences will help Georgians reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint, and create jobs in Georgia.

Becky Douville of Able 2 Farm in Fayette County, Ga., grows organic tomatoes

Becky Douville of Able 2 Farm in Fayette County, Ga., grows organic tomatoes

Georgia's organic produce acreage is growing Posted on 10/22/09 by Sharon Dowdy

Of the more than 170,000 acres of Georgia farmland devoted to growing vegetables, only 3,000 acres are dedicated to growing organic produce. The numbers are small, but these producers are finding demand is high in their niche market.

Identity theft on the rise Posted on 10/22/09 by April Reese Sorrow

In a single day you might write a check for daycare, charge a lunch bill, rent a car, change cable providers and apply for a credit card. These everyday transactions can give a con artist all the tools he needs to assume your identity and wreck your credit.

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