In the Furrow
Soil & Nematode Sampling
By Will Duffie County Extension Coordinator
      Burke County farmers are busy gathering crops during the fall harvest season. Even though time is in short supply, the ideal time to begin preparing for the 2008 crop is now. Sampling fields for nematodes should be done during October and early November, prior to the soil temperature dropping.
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Home & Garden Tips
Twig Girdler Victimizing Pecan Trees
By Roosevelt McWilliams County Extension Agent
      You may notice this fall that something is cutting off limbs of young pecan trees in your back yard. The cuts are smooth, with a point at the center. What is doing this and what can I do about it? An insect called a twig girdler is the culprit. It's hard to believe insects can make such a smoo...
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Family & Consumer Science News
Halloween Safety Tips
By Terri Black County Extension Agent
      In the last few years, trick-ortreating has become a more organized community event. Churches, schools, and malls often sponsor sup ervised events. Some parents disagree with the und erlying messages of trick-or-treating, so they sometimes organize Halloween parties for neighborhood youngsters.
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Recipes from Louise
By Louise McClain Special to The True Citizen
      With the arrival of fall comes the bounty of fresh autumn produce - apples, pears, squash and pumpkin to name a few. Try these delicious recipes featuring the vibrant flavors of the fall season.
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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.
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Burke County 4-H Calendar Dates
      Oct. 16-19 - Burke County Exchange Club Fair Oct. 21 - 4-H Mini-Booths picked up at Burke Co. Exchange Club Fair - 2-5 p.m. Oct. 22 - Cotton Boll & Consumer Jamboree Practice - 3:30 p.m.
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Eat your heart out
     Cecil and Margie McCollum had an interesting find, thanks to the local produce section. While the couple was emptying a packaged bag of potatoes, they came across this one in the perfect shape of a heart. Cecil says the potato oddity will probably end up "in the cook-pot" after they've shown it to f...
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Local Farm Bureau launches food drive
From Staff Reports
      Burke County Farm Bureau wants to make sure the less fortunate don't go hungry this Thanksgiving. The West Sixth Street business is collecting staple food items through Nov. 10 during the statewide Harvest for All Campaign, coordinated by the Georgia Farm Bureau for the third year running.
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Elephants roam Burke County ranch
     A pair of African elephants was relaxing in Burke County last week. Dumbo, left, and Gina stopped by Graystone Ranch for some downtime during their trek home to Florida. The 7,500-pounders are part of Linda and Terry's "Elephant and Tiger Encounter" - an educational program that tours for 12-15 wee...
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