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Family Debt: Farm Crisis Hits Home Posted on 01/05/00 by

The farm crisis is taking its toll on farm family finances.

Georgia Land To Be Preserved For Farms and Forest Posted on 01/05/00 by Coleman W. Dangerfield Jr.

The year 2000 Conservation Use valuation tables for land have been developed by the Georgia Department of Revenue. The benefit of conservation use valuation to the Georgia public is land preserved in farms and forests. That's good news for Georgians craving more open, green areas.

Some New and Old Peach Varieties for Your Yard Posted on 01/05/00 by Kathryn C. Taylor

It's time to start thinking about planting fruit trees. Georgians start thinking peaches. January is usually a good time to put your favorite variety of peach in the ground. But before you plant, learn about several great new varieties available for some regions of the state.

2000 Nomination Form for Agricultural Hall of Fame Posted on 01/01/00 by Dan Rahn

2000 Nomination Form for Agricultural Hall of Fame.

New Year Shutdown Planned for CAES News Center Posted on 12/30/99 by

In order to protect our servers from potential Y2K difficulties, in whatever form they may take, our Office of Information Technology is disconnecting the server that runs the CAES News Center. We don't expect any difficulties and plan to resume normal operation by Jan. 3. Thank you for looking to the CAES for information and answers to your questions!

UGA Brings Space-age Harvesting to Peanut Farmers Posted on 12/23/99 by

In 1900, peanut farmers plodding in mules' tracks had a good idea what a particular spot of ground needed. In 2000, riding monstrous machines with computers and satellite receivers, they'll know that spot's needs even better.

Asian Beetle Threatens Maples Posted on 12/23/99 by

The Asian longhorn beetle has infested and devastated maples, and other trees in New York, Long Island and Chicago, gaining entry by stowing away on packing crates and slipping through inspections at international ports. With Georgia's three major international ports in Savannah, Brunswick and the Atlanta airport, could the state's trees be in danger?

Farm Families Feel Strain of Crisis Posted on 12/23/99 by

The current farm crisis is taking a toll on the health of Georgia's farm families. Financial and emotional pressures can be debilitating. Extension experts give coping advice.

Plant and Preserve a Little History in Your Next Garden Posted on 12/22/99 by Sharon Omahen

In your next garden, why not plant some of the same seeds your great-grandfather might have planted.

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