In the Furrow
Farm Budgeting
By Will Duffie County Extension Coordinator
      Building a farm budget is a time consuming and tedious process. The winter months bring on the anticipation of planning a new crop. Prior to making management decisions on how to grow the future crops, farmers have to develop a budget to follow for the new crop year.
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Home & Garden Tips
Lady Beetles Coming Inside
By Roosevelt McWilliams Burke County Extension Agent
      A roaring fire in the hearth, coats and mittens hanging in the foyer and windblown leaves racing around outside are all signs that winter has arrived. You may want to add lady beetles on that list. Each winter, more and more Asian lady beetles, often called ladybugs, travel into homes seeking s...
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Recipes From Louise
By Louise McClain Special to The True Citizen
      All across the world folks come together at Christmastime to celebrate the birth of our Savior - Jesus Christ. In cozy homes, traditions are preserved and exciting new ones are introduced. Decorations are hung, gifts are purchased and wrapped, and the aroma of holiday foods fills the air.
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Disaster loans available to small businesses
From Staff Reports
      Small businesses and agricultural cooperatives that have suffered financial losses due to the drought may apply for federal disaster loans. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan program will accept applications until March 27, 2008 from businesses statewide.
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Burke County Agricultural Calendar of Events
      Jan. 3 - Glyphosate-Resistant Pigweed Control - Noon - Emanuel County Extension Office - RSVP by calling 706-554-2119. Jan. 8- 11 - Beltwide Cotton Conference - Nashville, Tenn. Jan. 15 - Georgia Corn Shortcourse - Tifton Jan.
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Burke County 4-H Calendar Dates
      Christmas Holidays - Dec. 24 - 28, & Dec. 31, 2007 - 4- H Office closed New Year's Holiday - Jan. 1 - 4-H Office closed - Reopen on Jan. 2 Jan. 17 - Cloverleaf DPA Signup at 4-H Office - 8 a.m.
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