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Animal manure management finds Internet home Posted on 01/15/09 by Stephanie Schupska

The University of Georgia and its partner universities and organizations are using new media to help get the word out about solutions to a long-time issue – animal manure. They’ve combined resources and given animal manure management a home on the Internet.

Study identifies best air-purifying plants Posted on 01/14/09 by Sharon Dowdy

Martha Stewart says houseplants add to a home’s décor. But they can also purify indoor air, say University of Georgia experts.

Think green when you clean Posted on 01/13/09 by April Reese Sorrow

Everywhere you look someone is coughing, sneezing, hacking or wheezing. When everyone around you is sick, you want to kill all the germs that could infect you next. But think twice before grabbing that store-bought bottle of disinfectant.

Recent rains may provide too much water for trees Posted on 01/08/09 by April Reese Sorrow

Recent rains left soils soggy across the state. The muddy puddles are doing more than making a mess. The stress the pools of water are placing on trees can cause serious problems down the road.

UGA’s organic program graduates first students Posted on 01/08/09 by Stephanie Schupska

“It’s made me realize that having my hands in the dirt is something I need in life,” Kate Smith said of the certificate program in organic agriculture. “It was an incredibly rewarding experience.”

Students get free PCs Posted on 01/07/09 by Sharon Dowdy

During the holidays, 50 lucky Georgia students got their own personal computer, and neither Santa nor their parents had to pay a penny. The free computers were awarded through Georgia 4-H’s Need-A-Computer Program.

Bailing out your household budget Posted on 12/23/08 by Michael Rupured

Until a few months ago, many people considered spending less than they earned only an option. Credit made up the difference, sparked by confidence that income, home values and the return on investments would keep going up. With lay-offs, high foreclosure rates and an extremely volatile stock market, some are now learning what goes up must come down. Many household budgets are in serious need of a bailout.

2008 in review: Georgia FACES news highlights Posted on 12/23/08 by Brad Haire

Read the year's top stories about agriculture, economics, environment, lawn and garden, living and science.

Georgia’s winter weather will be extreme Posted on 12/22/08 by David E. Stooksbury

Georgians can expect a roller coaster winter with temperatures jumping between warm and extremely cold.

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