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We translate the science of everyday living for families, farmers and communities to foster a healthy and prosperous Georgia. πŸ“ž 1-800-ASK-UGA1.

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@UGAExtension
UGA Extension
2 years
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: --.#UGAExtension #FarmSafety #HealthWeek 🌾πŸ’ͺ.@AgIsAmerica @FACSUGA
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@UGAExtension
UGA Extension
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πŸ₯œ 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. πŸŽ™οΈπŸŒ± .
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UGA Extension
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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:
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UGA Extension
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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! πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈπŸ”¬Read more about what our agents are doing to combat radon at
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UGA Extension
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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! πŸŒ±πŸ’š
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UGA Extension
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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 πŸŒ³πŸ‘ Read more about our commitment to supporting the Georgia Peach industry here: #pantonecoloroftheyear
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@UGAExtension
UGA Extension
2 years
Did you know Georgia is participating in a $4.8 million project to combat fungus in watermelon and cucumber crops? πŸ‰ πŸ₯’ Our agents across Georgia are helping lead the charge. Learn more at: --.#AgInnovation #CucurbitProtection #AnthracnoseResearch.
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UGA Extension
2 years
🌳 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 Photos courtesy of @Bugwood.
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@UGAExtension
UGA Extension
2 years
πŸ’ͺ🍏 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: --.@universityofga
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@UGAExtension
UGA Extension
2 years
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! πŸ† .Read more about their impactful research here:.
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@UGAExtension
UGA Extension
2 years
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!. --.@FACSUGA.
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@UGAExtension
UGA Extension
2 years
Did you know @uga_collegeofag offers hands-on horsemanship classes in their Equine Science Program led by Extension experts? πŸ‡. Learn more:.
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@UGAExtension
UGA Extension
2 years
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. 🍁 πŸ¦ƒ
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@UGAExtension
UGA Extension
2 years
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!.
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UGA Extension
2 years
πŸŽ™οΈ 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: --.@universityofga @UGASocialWork
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UGA Extension
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Explore the world of winemaking with UGA's Winegrowers of Georgia Internship! πŸ‡. From vineyard to bottle, students are able to gain hands-on experience in the booming Georgia wine industry. Check it out here.-- .@universityofga, @UGA_CollegeofAg.
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UGA Extension
2 years
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. --.@USDA_ARS @CropSoilUGA.
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@UGAExtension
UGA Extension
2 years
#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:. --.#SpookySeason.
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UGA Extension
2 years
RT @UGADigitalAg: We had another great week of peanut and cotton harvest, talking about spray drones with growers in Jefferson County @UGAE….
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@UGAExtension
UGA Extension
2 years
The @GaDeptAg has announced the eradication of three more yellow-legged hornet nests in the Savannah area. Keep a lookout for these invasive pests.
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@UGAExtension
UGA Extension
2 years
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:.--.@universityofga @UGA_CollegeofAg
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