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Middle Georgia Goat Seminar Nov. 11 Posted on 10/11/00 by Dan Rahn

The Middle Georgia Goat Producers and Taylor County Livestock Auction will sponsor a goat seminar and meeting Nov. 11. The event will be at the TCLA facility just off Highway 128, 2.5 miles south of Reynolds, Ga.

Some Garden Veggies Can Take the Cold Posted on 10/09/00 by Wayne J. McLaurin

Often, a few nights of low temperatures will be followed by warmer weather for several weeks in the fall. If you can protect tender vegetation during these few cold nights, you can continue harvesting vegetables.

Checking Out Hairs On Bug Bottoms Posted on 10/05/00 by Dan Rahn

On "Gardening in Georgia" Oct. 11 and 14, Kris Braman shows host Walter Reeves how to identify the white grubs gardeners find in their soil.

UGA Peanut Now Everywhere in Southeast Posted on 10/04/00 by Brad Haire

In 1995, the peanut industry in Georgia was under siege. Tomato spotted wilt virus, a plant-crippling disease, had cut yields over much of the state.

Pumpkins Not Just for Halloween Anymore Posted on 10/04/00 by Terry Kelley

From home harvest scenes to commercial advertisements, pumpkins have become the standard backdrop from early October to Thanksgiving. They're not just for Halloween anymore.

Georgia Farmers May Grow Seafood Posted on 10/04/00 by

Hundreds of miles from any coastline, John Downer is trying to make sure shrimp lovers get all they want. The Webster County farmer is growing shrimp in fresh water in his homemade tanks.

Organic Farms Focus of Oct. 15 Tours Posted on 10/04/00 by J. Faith Peppers

Georgia Organics will spotlight three small organic farms near Atlanta on its Fall Farm Tour Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

UGA, Cuban Scientists Trade Agricultural Knowledge Posted on 10/03/00 by J. Faith Peppers

It's a straight shot south from Atlanta to Havana. And if the U.S. government unlocks trade with Cuba, University of Georgia scientists are ready to open doors to better relations.

Change Weeds to Compost on Next 'Gardening' Posted on 09/30/00 by Dan Rahn

On the next "Gardening in Georgia" Oct. 4 and 7, host Walter Reeves shows how to control broadleaf weeds like clover, oxalis and an invasive, exotic, chamberbitter. The right technique turns them all into compost.

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