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海角官方首页 Cooperative Extension is a statewide educational organization funded by federal, state and local governments that brings research-based education directly to individuals, families and communities. 海角官方首页 Extension is dedicated to helping people find answers to questions related to agriculture, the environment, families & 4-H and Youth.
海角官方首页 Extension Dade County
114 Pace Drive
P.O. Box 550
Trenton, GA. 30752
(706) 657-4116
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1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Expert Resources
Satsumas are one of the most cold-hardy of all citrus and very adaptable to Georgia, but very little is known about growing citrus in Georgia. Commercial growers and residents often ask which early-maturing varieties are best to grow, so we evaluated juice from 12 early-maturing satsuma varieties. The varieties with the highest Brix content and best peel color are listed in this resource.
When examining horses for conformation, either when considering a purchase or competing in horse judging contests, it is important to break things down into key principles to avoid becoming overwhelmed when putting the overall picture together. There are five main criteria to evaluate when examining a horse’s conformation: balance, structural correctness, way of going, muscling, and breed/sex character (also known as type). This publication describes each of these criteria in detail.
This guide helps Georgia residents at risk of flooding to collect and organize essential items into three bags to prepare your household for water-related disasters like hurricanes.
If your home is affected by a flood or other water-related disaster, fabric and clothing can become contaminated by floodwater, airborne mildew, or sanitation system failure. This guide provides steps to safely clean salvageable clothing and fabric items in order to save money, reduce waste, and keep people safe.
This publication covers microfiltration, which is used for physical removal of contaminants from water. It describes how these processes work, their situation-specific usefulness/applications, maintenance needed for their proper functioning, and guidance for the consumers to select the appropriate filter.
This resource will guide vineyard managers through tissue sampling to determine grapevine nutrition, which is the most reliable way to obtain information to guide fertilization decisions. We cover techniques and considerations to help make sure that vineyards can collect the material efficiently and effectively.
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Sep 4 Budgeting 101 This FREE class is offered as guidance to learn how to build your budget and increase your financial capability. Learn Strategies to keep your expenses within your means and build your savings. Pre-registration is required for this class and ends the day before scheduled day.
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Sep 22 ServSafe? Manager This is a one-day class. Test will be taken on site at conclusion.
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Oct 8 Budgeting 101 This FREE class is offered as guidance to learn how to build your budget and increase your financial capability. Learn Strategies to keep your expenses within your means and build your savings. Pre-registration is required for this class and ends the day before scheduled day.
- Ellijay, GA - (58.0 Miles)
Extension News
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Takeaways Manpreet Singh, previously the head of the University of Georgia Department of Food Science and Technology (FST), began a new role as associate dean in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Sept. 1. The newly elevated associate dean role expands responsibilities to include graduate education, faculty affairs and key strategic initiatives for the […] -
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Takeaways The cotton jassid, Amrasca biguttula, also known as the two-spot cotton leafhopper, was first detected on okra in early July in Seminole County, which perches at Georgia’s far southwestern border abutting Florida and Alabama. Within weeks, the pest had spread north from Florida and surged across most of Georgia’s cotton-producing counties. New pest to […]