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Like young boys, fruit trees have a tendency to overdo it. Posted on 04/04/02 by Mike Isbell

My dad and his friends all found out why they were warned not to eat too many peaches, and they ended up in high gear headed to the woods. Some made it, but others just weren't fast enough. One lesson was enough. Too many isn't good for fruit trees, either.

Georgians Among Inductees in 4-H Hall of Fame Posted on 04/03/02 by J. Faith Peppers

As the 4-H Club celebrates its centennial year, the organization announces its National 4-H Hall of Fame April 11. Among the first 100 inductees are posthumous selections for Georgians Herman Talmadge, Bill Sutton and G.C. Adams.

Droughtproof Landscape, Avoid Water-ban Panic Posted on 04/02/02 by Gary L. Wade

No one can predict how much rain the summer will bring. But it's likely that your outdoor water use will be rationed or banned entirely this summer. So to avoid a sudden panic when this happens, start droughtproofing your landscape now.

UGA Four-year Degree in Tifton Clears Hurdle Posted on 04/02/02 by Brad Haire

A new University of Georgia four-year degree to be offered in Tifton, Ga., is one step closer to becoming a reality. The degree was approved by the UGA curriculum committee Friday.

Have Fun Growing Sweet Potatoes Posted on 04/01/02 by Wayne J. McLaurin

Everyone ought to grow sweet potatoes. The most nutritious (per unit eaten) of the vegetables we eat, they convert sunlight, moisture and a few minerals into one of nature's near perfect foods. And what other plant can lose up to 70 percent of its leaves with no effect on the yield?

Serious Business Underlying 'Goat-a-Rama' Posted on 03/28/02 by Dan Rahn

The sixth Goat-a-Rama will be fun to many people attracted to the annual festivities April 6 in Tennille, Ga. But a lot of serious business will be going on during this one.

Mountain Beef Cattle Field Day Set Posted on 03/28/02 by Dan Rahn

For the folks who raise cattle, Mountain Beef Cattle Field Day April 17 in Blairsville, Ga., will be just about a perfect world: a beautiful day in the mountains while learning more about raising cattle.

Termite Circus, Fossils at Zoo Atlanta Posted on 03/28/02 by Sharon Omahen

Where can you train a tiny termite circus, see a white peacock, dig for "fossils" and watch giant pandas munch on bamboo? At Zoo Atlanta during the annual A to Z: Agriculture at the Zoo event.

Farmers Cutting it Close on Crop Decisions Posted on 03/27/02 by Brad Haire

Georgia farmers will have to wait at least until the end of April to get the federal programs they need to make this year's final planting decisions, say University of Georgia economists.

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