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Franklin County Extension Blog
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Asian Giant HornetA flurry of recent press coverage has created a surge of interest in the Asian giant hornet, Vespa mandarinia. The coverage is not traced to any recent event. The insect was found last September 2019 in Vancouver Island (Canada) and again in December 2019 in Washington state. But to date, this invasive insect is not […]
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Franklin County Cloverleaf 4-H’ers Attend Camp at Wahsega 4-H CenterWritten by: Raleigh Dawson, Franklin County 4-H Agent Franklin County Cloverleaf 4-H’ers discovered that not all classrooms have four walls last week at Wahsega 4-H Center. Throughout the duration of their week at camp various activities and labs allowed attendees to connect the standards taught in the classroom to real world applications in fun and […]
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Franklin County 4-H’ers Compete at State Livestock Judging ContestWritten by: Raleigh Dawson, Franklin County 4-H Agent The Georgia 4-H State Livestock Judging contest was held last Saturday, March 23rd, at the University of Georgia Livestock Arena in Athens. Competitors from all over the state gathered to judge classes of cattle, hogs, sheep, and goats. In a livestock judging contest each class is composed […]
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Onion Sorting Robot Working with UGA’s Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center and A&M Farms in Lyons, Georgia, a team of researchers led by School of Computing Professor Prashant Doshi is testing a robotic arm in the task of sorting fresh Vidalia onions.
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2024 Hall of Fame Inductees The Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame honors individuals making extraordinary contributions to agriculture and agribusiness industries in the state.
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2024 Peach Season With no freezing temperatures in the forecast and hope for strong pricing during the upcoming season, peach growers are looking forward to a much-needed rebound this year.
Upcoming Events
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Apr 16 Backyard Berries (Virtual Series) Berry plants can be a great addition to your yard, especially if you enjoy fresh fruit and want to add some color and texture to your landscape. There are many types of berry bushes that work well in Georgia such as blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and elderberries. Come listen to Dekalb County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent Sarah Brodd as she lists the many reasons why berries are the perfect addition to your home landscape.
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Apr 17 - Apr 18 Georgia 4-H Area Poultry Judging Contest - Henry 4-H Event
- McDonough, GA - (81.0 Miles)