Marketing Extension: Resources
Public Service Announcements — Fall
2008 — Released September 16, 2008
Fall Busy for 4-H'ers
During the fall Georgia 4-H'ers roll up their sleeves and get to work. As the weather cools down, many 4-H'ers will take part in the Forestry Field Day, as well as wildlife habitat judging. Other 4-H'ers will be in high cotton, as they participate in the Cotton Boll and Consumer Jamboree. The fall season is also the time 4-H'ers begin making preparations with their projects for competition and judging in early 2009.
For more information, call 1-800-ASK-UGA1 for your University of Georgia Cooperative Extension office. Or check us out on-line at ugaextension.com.
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Fall Cover Crops on Garden Sites
Help that garden site be ready when spring arrives. Plant a cover crop. The best time to plant a cover crop is when fall arrives, when soil temperatures have cooled down. The best thing about planting a cover crop is they're nearly pest-free, and maintenance free. By tilling it in, you're adding organic matter, which releases nutrients and builds up the soil for your spring garden.
For more information call 1-800-ASK-UGA1, for your University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Office. Or check us out on-line at ugaextension.com.
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Food Safety on Fall Hunting Trips
Don't let a foodborne illness shoot down a fall hunting trip.
Since temperatures can be quite warm during hunting season, it's important to get that meat on ice as soon as it is dressed. So take plenty of ice for coolers to pack deer, wild hogs, and birds.
Take along soap and jugs of clean water for washing hands and knives. Disposable gloves and aprons will help prevent contamination when you're field dressing the animal.
For more information call 1-800-ASK-UGA1, for your University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Office. Or check us out on line at ugaextension.com.
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Grain Auger Safety
Grain augers can be hazardous to your health, if you overlook safety.
Check the protective guard at the auger intake. If you forgot to install one, do it before you put the auger to work. This reduces your chances of a serious injury.
When moving a grain auger, watch out for overhead power lines. Move it to the lower position, so the metal auger won't come in contact with high voltage power lines.
For more information call 1-800-ASK-UGA1 for your University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Office. Or check us out on-line at ugaextension.com.
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Food Safety at Concession Stands
Don't kick food safety out of the ballpark at concession stands. Those working in concession stands need to wash their hands with warm water and soap when they go into work. Then use gloves when handling ready to eat foods. When working with frozen foods, thaw out the amount you will use. When the stand closes, give it a good, solid cleanup.
For more information, call 1-800-ASK-UGA1 for your University of Georgia Cooperative Extension office. Or check us out on-line at ugaextension.com.
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Growing a Successful Fall Garden
Don't put away those gardening tools. You can plant and grow a successful fall garden. Cool weather crops like broccoli, cabbage, carrots, lettuce, and green vegetables will bring forth a lot of fresh vegetables when the weather cools down. Once you wrap up that summer garden, bury crop litter from the previous garden by tilling the site.
For more information, call 1-800-ASK-UGA1 for your University of Georgia Cooperative Extension office. Or check us out on-line at ugaextension.com.
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The Fair Season for 4-H'ers
From the mountains to the coast, a lot of 4-H'ers will display their skills at local fairs. It's more than showing hogs, cows, and lambs. 4-H'ers will also show their computer skills with computer graphics and web pages they developed. Artwork, crafts, recycled products, and inventions will all be shown by 4-H'ers during the 2007 local fair season.
For more information, call 1-800-ASK UGA1 for your University of Georgia Cooperative Extension office. Or check us out on-line at ugaextension.com.
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Fall Farm Insect Pain
Don't get hit by a painful punch on your tractor this fall. Yellow jackets, hornets, and other stinging insects are most aggressive during the fall. If a rotary mower or harrow disturbs their nest, get ready for a painful reminder. Several insecticides will do a good job knocking out these nests. For best results, wait until the evening to attack.
For more information, call 1-800-ASK-UGA1 for your University of Georgia Cooperative Extension office. Or check us out on-line at ugaextension.com.
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Prepare Finances for Emergencies
Don't let an unplanned emergency catch you short of cash. Get your finances in order now, so you will be prepared. Financial experts recommend having a three to six month cash reserve set aside for living expenses. Keeping that money in a financial institution is safer than keeping cash at home. Review your health, life, property, and casualty insurance, so you can know for sure if you are properly insured.
For more information, call 1-800-ASK-UGA1 for your University of Georgia Cooperative Extension office. Or check us out on-line at ugaextension.com.
Growing a Successful Fall Garden
Don't put away those gardening tools. You can plant and grow a successful fall garden. Cool weather crops like broccoli, cabbage, carrots, lettuce, and green vegetables will bring forth a lot of fresh vegetables when the weather cools down. Once you wrap up that summer garden, bury crop litter from the previous garden by tilling the site. If you plan to give that garden site a rest this fall and winter, consider planting a cover crop.
For more information, call 1-800-ASK-UGA1 for your University of Georgia Cooperative Extension office. Or check us out on-line at ugaextension.com.
Another Exciting Year of 4-H Begins
4-H is more than hogs, cows, and plows. 4-H'ers also learn lessons involving important issues far away from the farm. They learn about photography, public speaking, marine science, shooting sports, and performing arts.
As another school year begins, students in grades five through 12 are also beginning another exciting year in 4-H clubs across the state.
For more information, call 1-800-ASK UGA1 for your University of Georgia Cooperative Extension office. Or check us out on-line at ugaextension.com.
Fall Farm Vehicle Safety on Roads
Do your part to keep busy highways safe this fall. Make sure tractors, combines and other farm vehicles are properly equipped. Check and see if you have a slow moving emblem on the back of trailers and combines. If it's dirty or dusty, clean it off.
If you will be on the road at night, you will need to have flashing lights on the rear of farm equipment. You must have these lights because a state law now requires them.
For more information, call 1-800-ASK-UGA1 for your University of Georgia Cooperative Extension office. Or check us out on-line at ugaextension.com.
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1-800-ASK-UGA1
No more flipping through phonebooks. No pressing buttons for menu choices. Get answers to your questions about agriculture, the environment, youth, families and consumer topics by calling 1-800-ASK-UGA1 to connect you to your University of Georgia Cooperative Extension office. Or check us out on-line at ugaextension.com.
4-H Clubs
Do you have a child with animal magnetism? Does he love horses? Does she want to show steers or lambs or just learn more about nature? Find a 4-H club near you by calling 1-800-ASK-UGA1 for your University of Georgia Cooperative Extension office. Or check us out on-line at ugaextension.com.
Food Safety
Recent alerts about food safety and packaged products are cause for concern. University of Georgia Cooperative Extension experts recommend you always wash produce thoroughly under running water before serving it to your family.
When you have questions about nutrition, health or food safety, we've got the answers. Call 1-800-ASK-UGA1. Your University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agent can get answers to your food and nutrition questions. Or check us out on-line at ugaextension.com.
Lawn Care
If you have a fescue lawn, now is the time to reseed and fertilize. For bermuda lawns, get pre-emergent herbicides down to prevent chickweed and other winter weeds now and annual bluegrass next spring.
Has this dry weather done a number on your lawn? Does the new food pyramid have you perplexed? Does your child want to join 4-H?
You can get answers to all these questions and more by calling one easy number. Just dial 1-800-ASK-UGA1 to connect you to your University of Georgia Cooperative Extension office — your doorway to UGA educational information about agriculture, the environment, youth, families and consumer topics.
That’s 1-800-ASK-UGA1 or check us out on-line at ugaextension.com.