CAES Newswire

College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences UGA Cooperative Extension

Menu

Media Resources

Search for Stories

News Stories - Page 493

Toasty home need not be just a dream this winter Posted on 01/04/07 by Stephanie Schupska

Whether it’s finding help to pay the bills or winterizing a drafty house, Pamela Turner has tips on staying toasty when the weather turns cooler.

Septic systems can't be neglected forever Posted on 01/04/07 by Sharon Omahen

Like hot water and electricity, your home septic system is one of those things you may not think about every day. That is, until it stops working. Then it's all you think about.

Farm practice saving county’s dirt roads Posted on 01/04/07 by Brad Haire

Wayne Bloodworth says the dirt roads in Pulaski County don't need to be fixed as much as they used to. He, the county commissioner and the local University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agent know why.

2006 in review: Georgia FACES news highlights Posted on 12/22/06 by Brad Haire, Dan Rahn

Before you have to remember to write 2007 on your personal checks, recap 2006 with the top Georgia FACES news stories of the year.

Radon education month Posted on 12/21/06 by Sharon Omahen

As a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension radon educator, Ginger Bennett works year-round to educate Georgians on the dangers of radon exposure. January, though, is National Radon Action Month and a perfect time test your home for radon.

UGA granted $1.9 million for natural gas education Posted on 12/21/06 by Kristen Plank

“It has been almost 10 years since natural gas has been deregulated,” said Cynthia Johnson, director of public affairs with the Georgia Public Service Commission. “But when asking consumers who their natural gas provider is, the answer is almost always the same: Atlanta Gas Light Company.”

Wait, set reasonable goals for diet after holidays Posted on 12/20/06 by Dan Rahn

Many holiday overindulgers rush into fad diets, intent on shedding the pounds they've gained. Other new-year penitents simply starve themselves. Either approach is wrong, says a University of Georgia expert.

Win-win food contest promotes ‘flavors of Georgia’ Posted on 12/14/06 by Stephanie Schupska

“You can produce food, but how do you get it out of your door? We work with a lot of food people who don’t have the opportunity to get their ideas in front of retailers.”

Erosion, sediment control certificate courses set Posted on 12/14/06 by Sharon Omahen, Stephanie Schupska

Course covers erosion and sediment processes, the Georgia Erosion & Sedimentation Act, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System construction permits, field maintenance, stream buffers and vegetative and structural best management practices.

Previous ... 488 489 490 491 492 493 494 495 496 497 ... Next

About the Newswire

The CAES newswire features the latest popular science and lifestyle stories relating to agricultural, consumer and environmental sciences as well as UGA Extension programs and services around the state.

Media Contacts

Maria M. Lameiras Managing Editor

maria.lameiras@uga.edu 706-542-3646

Josh Paine Marketing Specialist

jpaine@uga.edu 706-542-3208