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Fall capping rebound year for vegetable growers Posted on 11/23/05 by Brad Haire

Georgia's fall vegetable crop looks good. A University of Georgia expert says it's just another positive bounce in what has been a rebound year for the state's vegetable production.

Bird flu protection in place Posted on 11/21/05 by Sharon Omahen

University of Georgia food microbiologist Mike Doyle says "the likelihood is pretty low" that the harmful strain of avian influenza will enter the United States food supply.

What do you get the gardener who has everything? Posted on 11/21/05 by Terry Kelley

Another holiday shopping season is upon us, bringing the age-old dilemma of deciding what to buy that special someone who loves gardening. What do you get the gardener who has everything?

Safely thawing a frozen turkey takes time Posted on 11/17/05 by Sharon Omahen

If this year's holiday turkey is safely tucked away in the family freezer, remember to take it out in time for safe thawing.

Holiday leftovers can't be left over for long Posted on 11/17/05 by Sharon Omahen

When the holiday guests depart, make sure the leftovers from the holiday feast safely do the same.

UGA Extension now easier to find in your county Posted on 11/17/05 by J. Faith Peppers

Got a turkey cooking emergency? See something on your crops that causes concern? Trying to enroll your child in a 4-H youth program? Call your county University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agent. Now there are two easy ways to find your local office.

Sweet potatoes: holiday favorite, food for thought Posted on 11/15/05 by Wayne J. McLaurin

Turkey and green beans are holiday foods from the Americas. Wayne McLaurin's holiday favorite, the sweet potato, is another great New World food. He never ate a sweet potato he didn't like.

UGA alumni guide engineering students into careers Posted on 11/15/05 by Stephanie Schupska

A college degree doesn't guarantee a job. It may take months for graduating students to find employment, unless they're willing to take a harder course load, invest time in internships and talk themselves up at career fairs. This is true even of fields such as engineering. Companies look for graduates who can slide easily into the work force.

Start holiday season with sound shopping plan Posted on 11/14/05 by Dan Rahn

Once the turkey is gobbled down to leftovers and the family is headed home, the anticipation rises. For many people, it's the day after Thanksgiving, the first of the marathon holiday sales, that gets the adrenaline going.

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