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Canola Promising Cash Crop for Georgia Growers Posted on 01/20/97 by J. Faith Peppers

In the height of today's health consciousness, Americans have discovered an alternative low-fat cooking oil -- canola.

Wacky Winter Weather Warning for Landscapes Posted on 01/13/97 by J. Faith Peppers

Snow the week of Christmas followed by 14 days of warm weather has confused native plants. When temperatures hit 70 and hold, they think it's spring.

Georgia Chickens Gaining a Few Billion Pounds Posted on 01/13/97 by

In 1995, Georgia became the first state in history to produce more than 5 billion pounds of chicken in one year. "That's a lot of meat," said Stan Savage.

World Welcomes Georgia 4-H Travelers Posted on 01/13/97 by

Virtual reality has its appeal. But nothing takes the place of being there. Just ask those who dreamed of the Olympics and finally came to Atlanta last summer. Doing beats dreaming any day.

The Right Way to Build Tree-Safe Tree Houses Posted on 01/13/97 by Kim D. Coder

There's an attraction between trees and children. A tree's constant motion, even in still air, and its great size and reach make it fascinating. At some time in your life you've imagined, or maybe even built, a tree house.

Cost of Farming Still Climbing, Economist Says Posted on 01/06/97 by Dan Rahn

Georgia farmers would love to see their cost of doing business go down a little. They'd be happy even to see these costs stay the same for a year. But they shouldn't count on it.

Cattle Consuming Cotton in Georgia Fields Posted on 01/06/97 by

They aren't calico cows, and it's not cotton candy. But many Georgia cattle are grazing cotton fields, quietly munching leftovers. With the market situation and low calf prices, we're looking for ways to cut our production costs," said Robert Stewart.

Sweet Potatoes or Sweetpotatoes: You Gotta Love 'Em Posted on 01/06/97 by

A sweetpotato by any other name is still a sweet potato. "When I was growing up in Louisiana," Wayne McLaurin recalls, "if it hadn't been for sweet potatoes and peas, we'd have starved slap to death."

Gifts for the Birds in the Wild Garden Posted on 01/06/97 by Jeff Jackson

Well, now that the bustle of the winter holidays is over, had you thought about gifts for your birds?

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