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Which sanitizers keep fruits and vegetables safe? Posted on 10/19/06 by Sharon Omahen

Due to the recent E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, spinach and other bagged produce are on the minds of most Americans. But University of Georgia food microbiologist Larry Beuchat says fruits such as blueberries, strawberries and raspberries are safety concerns, too.

Corn maze offers back-to-farm fun in rural Georgia Posted on 10/19/06 by Dan Rahn

The opening of the Moody Farm Corn Maze was almost exciting enough to make Brantley County farmer David Moody forget how much he had to overcome to get there.

What size, color pumpkins are in your patch? Posted on 10/19/06 by Terry Kelley

The cool nights of autumn have brought fresh apples to the fruit stand and the smell of new-crop peanuts boiling in the kettle. A trip to the pumpkin patch can't be far behind.

Students view sustainable agriculture firsthand Posted on 10/12/06 by Marcy Coburn

Students from the University of Georgia and North Carolina State University were in Costa Rica on an agro-ecology tour when Ana Quirós, the woman whose farm they were visiting, showed how she takes care of her pigs’ waste.

Winterize outdoor pipes now, before they freeze Posted on 10/12/06 by Brad Haire

Freezing temperatures will likely hit north Georgia later this month and begin to creep down to south Georgia in November. It's time to think about properly winterizing outdoor pipes and lawn sprinklers. A few precautions now can save a lot of time, money and headaches later.

NSF awards UGA $1.1 million grant for gene study Posted on 10/12/06 by Phil Williams

Plasmids, small independently replicating DNA segments found mostly in bacteria and archaebacteria, are molecular trucks, buses and taxicabs. Different plasmids can spread resistance against antibiotics, turn a benign bacterium into a virulent pathogen or degrade environmental contaminants.

New edition of 'So Easy to Preserve' available Posted on 10/10/06 by Sharon Omahen

To make sure your home-canned and frozen vegetables and fruits are safe and appetizing, follow the guidelines provided by University of Georgia food specialists in the latest edition of "So Easy to Preserve."

Business, skills workshop for landscape beginners Posted on 10/10/06 by Dan Rahn

For people just starting a landscaping or lawn care business and those who haven't been at it long, the University of Georgia offers a helping hand. It's called the "Business Skills Workshop for Beginning Landscape and Lawn Care Professionals" Nov. 15-16 in Griffin, Ga.

Pay attention to dead spots in Leyland cypress Posted on 10/05/06 by Willie O. Chance III

Some of the same traits that make Leyland cypress a favorite Christmas tree make it a popular hedge or border tree in the landscape. Growing up fast as much as 100 feet tall and 30 feet wide, it can be impressive. But it's not without problems.

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