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UGA works to reverse food animal vet shortage Posted on 10/02/08 by Stephanie Schupska

Dogs, cats and pocket pets like hamsters, gerbils and lizards aren’t the only animals that get sick and need a trip to the veterinarian. Cows, pigs and other livestock do, too. But the number of food animal veterinarians in the U.S. is rapidly declining.

Moving trees, cooking wood chips Posted on 10/02/08 by J. Faith Peppers

A wheel barrow and shovel are useful garden tools, but not when you have to move 15 20-foot trees. That’s when you hire a tree spade operator to bring a specialized machine to do the work. Find out more on this week's "Gardening in Georgia."

Georgia’s drought gets worse in dry September Posted on 10/01/08 by David E. Stooksbury

Tropical Storm Fay brought beneficial rain to Georgia in late August. But a very dry September has led to the return of low stream flows across the state and worsened drought conditions.

Know wild mushrooms before eating them Posted on 09/25/08 by Sharon Dowdy

Mushrooms are popping up as a result of the rainfall brought to the state by recent tropical storms. Many look just like the ones in grocery stores, but a University of Georgia expert warns they may not be safe to eat.

UGA ag, environmental college sets student record Posted on 09/25/08 by J. Faith Peppers

This fall, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences welcomed the largest student body in its history, said J. Scott Angle, CAES dean and director.

Tax-free holiday helps conserve water, energy Posted on 09/24/08 by April Reese Sorrow

Georgians will be able to purchase certain water- and energy-saving products without paying sales tax during the tax-free holiday Oct. 2 through Oct. 5.

Urbanization causes concrete jungle to grow Posted on 09/18/08 by Stephanie Schupska

Each day, more of Georgia gets covered in concrete. This development affects traffic and eats up agricultural land. Now, in North Georgia especially, it’s affecting the water system, says a University of Georgia expert.

Agritourism 101 Posted on 09/18/08 by Sharon Dowdy

Farm business isn’t just about raising cows, chickens and corn. From family-friendly corn mazes to on-farm demonstrations, Georgia farmers are finding new and unique ways to market their farms to tourists and keep their businesses from going into the red.

Despite gas prices, get the most per gallon Posted on 09/17/08 by April Reese Sorrow

In the wake of Hurricane Ike, gasoline prices have surged to new highs. In Georgia, gas averages more than $4 a gallon, a record. Prices may lower in the coming weeks, but drivers should still try to get the most out of every gallon, says a University of Georgia expert.

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