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Mild drought conditions develop across Georgia
Most of Georgia is now entering a mild drought. The state has been teetering between abnormally dry and mild drought since spring 2006.
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Perdue kicks off National Ag Week in Atlanta event
National Agriculture Week is March 19-23. The week got a boost during kickoff ceremonies in Atlanta with a salute from Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue.
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Perdue presents Georgia farmer conservation award
For almost 150 years, a Harris has farmed the Screven, Ga., land that's home to Greenview Farms. This week, Gov. Sonny Perdue recognized Jonny Harris and his family for their faithful care with the second annual Governor's Agricultural Environmental Stewardship Award.
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Animal Planet’s ‘Bugman’ to talk insects
Ruud “The Bugman” Kleinpaste from the Animal Planet series, “Buggin’ with Rudd” will be discussing insects at 7 p.m. Monday, March 26 in Athens, Ga.
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You-pick farms offer visitors 'agritainment'
With the season beginning in Georgia, pick-your-own strawberry farmers are preparing for this year's rush of visitors. You-pick farms are becoming popular statewide as a form of entertainment as well as a place to buy truly fresh fruit.
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UGA helping update farm irrigation contact info
The Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission needs updated contact information for farmers who use irrigation in the Suwannee and Ochlockonee watershed in south-central Georgia.
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Acting fast can prevent chigger bites this summer
If you act fast, you may be able to keep red bugs from ruining your summer. The best way to control chiggers is to limit suitable habitat. And the best time is right now, because the larval chiggers aren't out there yet.
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Tax season is strawberry season
Tax season is also strawberry season in Georgia, and this year, growers expect a bountiful supply.
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Tornado safety: increase your chance of surviving
Recent deaths caused by tornados have been tragic reminders that the South is prone to these destructive storms. They can strike any time of day or night and any time of the year.

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