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 University of Georgia
extension.uga.edu
Joined June 2010
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The blog "Rural Georgia, Growing Stronger" has valuable tips on stress management and staying healthy. Share your topic ideas – let's support our farming communities together: site.extension.uga.edu/thriv… -- #UGAExtension #FarmSafety #HealthWeek 🌾💪 @AgIsAmerica @FACSUGA
Photo of a farmer in a tractor looking over a field, with text reading "Rural Georgia, Growing Stronger" and "Thriving on the Farm" along with UGA Extension, UGA School of Social Work, and 4-H logos.

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🥜 We have the perfect treat for you in honor of #NationalPeanutButterDay! Dive into Episode 46 of the All About The Pod Podcast, featuring Extension agent Justin Hand and other experts as they spill the beans on Georgia's 2024 peanut scene. 🎙️🌱 apple.co/3HbdSm8
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Our disaster support teams are taking action across Georgia! From aerial assessments to mental health initiatives, we're working with local communities to navigate the aftermath of weather-related disasters. 🌊 Learn how we're making a positive impact: bit.ly/48HuL3B
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Stay vigilant this #NationalRadonActionMonth and get your radon test kit from the @universityofga Agricultural and Environmental Services Laboratories. Your health matters! 👩‍⚕️🔬Read more about what our agents are doing to combat radon at bit.ly/3vs9YTk
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🤝 Joining forces with the @southernagex, we're determined to ease farm stress for Georgia farmers and ranchers. With our new subgrant, we're spreading support and positivity across the fields! 🌱💚
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Say hello to the year of Peaches! @pantone's 'Peach Fuzz' is the shade of the year and we're proud to be in the heart of the Peach State 🌳🍑 Read more about our commitment to supporting the Georgia Peach industry here: extension.uga.edu/topic-area… #pantonecoloroftheyear
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Did you know Georgia is participating in a $4.8 million project to combat fungus in watermelon and cucumber crops? 🍉 🥒 Our agents across Georgia are helping lead the charge. Learn more at: newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/… -- #AgInnovation #CucurbitProtection #AnthracnoseResearch
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🌳 Ever noticed trees with seeds that look like popcorn, and wondered #WhatsThatPlant? The Chinese Tallowtree, aka the 'popcorn tree', is an invasive species in the southeastern US. 🌿 Help our ecosystem by reporting it at eddmaps.org. Photos courtesy of @Bugwood.
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💪🍏 We are excited about the opportunity to enhance access to healthy foods and physical activity in Georgia counties grappling with high obesity rates, thanks to a new grant from the @CDCgov. Read more here: news.uga.edu/uga-receives-mu… -- @universityofga
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Congratulations to Rachel Itle and Ty Torrance, two of our UGA Extension experts, who have been honored in the Fruit and Vegetable 40 under 40 Class of 2023! 🏆 Read more about their impactful research here: newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/…
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Our new rural health and safety project, fueled by a $350,000 @USDA grant, is addressing the opioid crisis in rural GA head-on, by empowering communities through education & support. Let's break the stigma & build a healthier future together! fcs.uga.edu/news/story/exten… -- @FACSUGA
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Did you know @uga_collegeofag offers hands-on horsemanship classes in their Equine Science Program led by Extension experts? 🏇 Learn more: discover.caes.uga.edu/horsin…
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Happy Thanksgiving from UGA Extension. We are thankful for all of YOU and hope you are able to spend quality time with family and friends during this holiday break. 🍁 🦃
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Step into a whimsical wonderland at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens! ✨ Join us Nov. 24 - Dec. 23 for the 12th annual "December Nights & Holiday Lights" event – with enchanting lit-up trails, holiday treats, and even a fire-breathing dragon! newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/…
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🎙️ Celebrate #NationalRuralHealthDay by tuning into our latest episode of #CultivatingCuriosity, "Breaking stigma: Mental health solutions in farming and rural communities" featuring Anna Scheyett. Listen now: cultivatingcuriosity.caes.ug… -- @universityofga @UGASocialWork
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Explore the world of winemaking with UGA's Winegrowers of Georgia Internship! 🍇 From vineyard to bottle, students are able to gain hands-on experience in the booming Georgia wine industry. Check it out here stories.uga.edu/viticulture-… -- @universityofga, @UGA_CollegeofAg
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The 2023 D.W. Brooks Lecture and Awards at @universityofga is coming up! Join the @UGA_CollegeofAg on Nov. 16 to explore the future of sustainable agriculture with Edward Buckler and celebrate six outstanding faculty members. newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/… -- @USDA_ARS @CropSoilUGA
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#HappyHalloween! Meet the hickory horned devil - a spooky-looking caterpillar that transforms itself into a regal moth. Remember to contact your local Extension agent to help identify the creepy crawly critters you see: newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/… -- #SpookySeason
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We had another great week of peanut and cotton harvest, talking about spray drones with growers in Jefferson County @UGAExtension, collecting peanut harvest loss data using @farmwave, attending GCPA meeting and getting some awards at @UGATifton Awards ceremony!! @CropSoilUGA
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The @GaDeptAg has announced the eradication of three more yellow-legged hornet nests in the Savannah area. Keep a lookout for these invasive pests. morningagclips.com/gda-annou…
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In the newest episode of #CultivatingCuriosity, Kevin Mis Solval from @ugafoodsci shares his work with pomegranates, along with his research on how collagen can be harvested from jellyfish! Listen here: cultivatingcuriosity.caes.ug… -- @universityofga @UGA_CollegeofAg
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