In the Furrow
Preparing for wheat planting
By Will Duffie County Extension Coordinator
      Some of the most important decisions in wheat production are made before a seed is sown. The planting season for wheat and other small grains is right around the corner. Many cattlemen have already planted winter grazing, but grain producers are just now making key management decisions.
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Home & Garden Tips
Planting bulbs in the fall for spring color
By Roosevelt McWilliams County Extension Agent
      Now that soil temperatures have fallen, it is time to plant the bulbs (tulips, daffodils, hyacinth, etc.) that will make beautiful flowers in the spring. Bulbs need a well-pre- pared soil bed in which to grow. Tulips, in particular, need to be planted deeply in a well-drained bed.
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Family & Consumer Science News
Avoiding Identity Theft
By Terri Black County Extension Agent
      Identity theft, the fastest growing form of fraud in America, has now reached epidemic prop ortions. To avoid being a victim to identity thieves, it is important to und erstand how identity theft can occur and take all the necessary precautions to avoid it.
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Burke County Agricultural Calendar of Events
      Oct. 16-18 - Sunbelt Ag Expo, Moultrie. Oct. 25 - Master Gardener Meeting - Burke County Office Park. Oct. 25 & 26 - Cost Estimating & Job Bidding Workshops for Landscape Professionals, The University of Georgia, Athens campus.
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Burke County 4-H Calendar Dates
      Oct. 14 - 4-H Mini-Booths set up at Burke Co. Exchange Club Fair - 2-5 p.m. Oct. 15, 22 & 29 - Cotton Boll & Consumer Jamboree Practice - 3:30 p.m. - Burke County Office Park Conference Room. Oct. 16-19 - Burke County Exchange Club Fair.
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National 4-H Week October 7-13, 2007
Highlights from Burke County 4-H Clubs Burke 4-H'ers have 29 clubs in local schools with more than 500 members
      4-H is a program of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Cooperative Extension System whose mission is to assist youth in acquiring knowledge and developing life skills accomplished
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Recipes from Louise
By Louise McClain Special to The True Citizen
      Did you know that popcorn is among the healthiest - and tastiest - snacks around: low in calories and fat and rich in carbohydrates? Since October is National Popcorn Month, what better time is there to enjoy the nutritional value and taste of these popcorn-inspired recipes.
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