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Perdue honors farmers' environmental stewardship
Jimmy Petty stood tall, his clear, bright eyes surveying the farm. Years of knowing the land and his family's stake in it were drawn deep into the character of his face. Almost a century of the Pettys' history is tilled into this soil.
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Do last-minute chores now
Spring has "sprung." But if you hurry, you can still work in those last-minute winter gardening chores.
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Georgia corn growers must make most of 2006 crop
For Georgia farmers who are planting corn now to start the 2006 growing season, the good news is that corn prices are higher now. Unfortunately, it will cost more to grow it. But University of Georgia specialists say growers can do some things to make the most of their efforts.
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Georgia winds up agrosecurity trainings
For the past year, the Georgia Committee on Agriculture and Food Defense and University of Georgia Cooperative Extension have worked to make sure Georgia’s agriculture industry is as safe as possible.
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Farm bill hearing slated March 28 in Valdosta, Ga.
Anyone interested in the future of U.S. agriculture should attend a public farm bill hearing March 28 at 9 a.m. at the Valdosta State University Pound Hall Auditorium in Valdosta, Ga.
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Billies, nannies and the like
If you love goats or you're just curious about goats' milk, meat or other products, the 2006 Goat-A-Rama was planned just for you. More than 1,000 goat enthusiasts are expected to attend the event Saturday, April 8, in Tennille, Ga.
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Georgia Master Gardeners recognized by governor
Last year, hundreds of Georgians worked more than 170,000 hours for the University of Georgia and never drew a paycheck. But as Master Gardener volunteers, they never expected one.
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Researcher uses RFID to water crops better
Radio Frequency Identification helps many retail super centers track their supplies. It can allow a prescription bottle to speak to a disabled patient and help pet owners find lost pets. George Vellidis says it can help a farmer water his crops better.
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‘Unique’ plants take center stage at club sale
Hands flew through the dirt as Amy Conway and Katie Sandlin poked holes in the soil. Faith Conway handed them plugs, and they popped the tiny plants in the holes and patted them in place. And then they were done, one more tray of six-pack flats ready for the upcoming plant sale on March 31-April 2 and April 7-9.

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