In the Furrow
Celebrating Agriculture in Burke County
By Will Duffie County Extension Coordinator
      This is an exciting time of year for farming along with the many folks whom enjoy the outdoors. The season of fall officially arrives on Sept.
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Home & Garden Tips
Bees and Pesticides
By Roosevelt McWilliams County Extension Agent
      Many insects visit flowers to collect pollen and nectar as food. As they forage, these insects spread pollen grains among flowers, accomplishing pollination.
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Family & Consumer Science News
Tax Holiday on Energy Efficient Products in October
By Terri Black County Extension Agent
      If you are considering purchasing an energy efficient product for your home, you may want to wait until October. In Georgia, energy efficient products will be exempt from state sales tax if you purchase them between October 4th and 7th, 2007. This includes most energy efficient products with a sa...
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Recipes From Louise
By Louise McClain Special to The True Citizen
      It stands true that Americans need to reduce the amount of calories they consume to stem the obesity epidemic. Watching your calorie intake and choosing foods from the Food Guide Pyramid, along with moderate exercise, will help keep your weight under control.
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