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Georgia's Top Clovers Honored at State 4-H Congress Posted on 06/24/98 by J. Faith Peppers

Georgia's top 253 project achievement winners gathered in Atlanta last week for the 56th annual State 4-H Congress. State winners were selected in 47 project areas. "State 4-H Congress is a celebration of the positive, innovative learning experience Georgia's young people enjoy through 4-H," said Roger C. "Bo" Ryles.

Children's Early Use of Sunscreen A Key in Preventing Skin Cancers Posted on 06/17/98 by Dan Rahn

Getting your kids to use sunscreen can play a key role in preventing skin cancer, said a University of Georgia scientist. "Children may get as much as 80 percent of their total lifetime sun exposure by the age of 18," said Gail Hanula.

UGA Envirotron to Help Scientists Study Global Change Posted on 06/17/98 by J. Faith Peppers

The Georgia Envirotron in Griffin, Ga., is a one-of-a-kind environmental control facility. Dedicated June 9, the University of Georgia center will help scientists worldwide study the effects of global change on plants.

Some Georgia Farmers Feeding Dryland Corn to Cattle Posted on 06/17/98 by Dan Rahn

Farmers in parts of Georgia have given up on their corn. With hardly any rain for weeks, there's little chance their fields will produce enough grain for harvest. A University of Georgia expert said some of the farmers may consider harvesting the plants themselves.

New Food Service Manual Helps Personal Care Homes Posted on 06/10/98 by Dan Rahn

Personal care homes can be a blessing for elderly people and others who can't quite take care of themselves. But they can be a challenge for the people who prepare the meals. Most personal care homes in Georgia are small, with 15 or fewer people. It's like cooking for a big family of people with widely varied dietary needs.

Snake Numbers Actually Low in Summer, Expert Says Posted on 06/10/98 by Sharon Omahen

Anxious homeowners say Georgia is crawling with snakes this summer. But a University of Georgia wildlife expert says snake numbers are actually much lower in the summer than in the fall. "Snakes tend to mate during the spring or early summer," said Jeff Jackson.

Stay Calm: Snake Bites Hurt,But Rarely Kill, Expert Says Posted on 06/10/98 by Sharon Omahen

No one anticipates being bitten by a snake. But accidents do happen. And with a snakebite, remaining calm is essential, says a University of Georgia wildlife expert. "If you're bitten by a nonvenomous snake, you can either just do nothing or wash the bitten area with soap and water," said Jeff Jackson.

Halloween Pumpkins Have to Start in Summer Posted on 06/10/98 by Wayne J. McLaurin

Everyone wants a Halloween jack-o-lantern, and many people have their hearts set on growing a giant pumpkin. That takes a lot of patience.

Peaches Clobbered Again, but '98 Crop Recovering Posted on 06/03/98 by

So far, this year's peach crop is -- "excuse the expression - the pits," said Mark Collier, a University of Georgia county extension agent in Peach County. "What we're picking now is about a half a crop." Farther south in Brooks County, Johnny Whiddon.

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