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Troup County Extension:
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News

Troup County Extension Office is a major resource of educational materials, as well as offering the expertise of trained professionals to serve local citizens. By expanding the resources of the University of Georgia, lab analyses such as soil and water tests are offered through the Troup County Extension Office. Research-based,unbiased educational information in the areas of horticulture-home lawns, home gardens/forestry, livestock, pesticide safety, nutrition and food safety, family development, food preservation, resource management, and leadership development are a major part of the curriculum offered to adults, as well as Troup County youth through the 4-H Club Program.
The 4-H program is coordinated in cooperation with the county school system. It is a program in which adult and youth, grow and work together to promote a positive change.

Soil Samples now priced at $9.00

Water Samples now priced at $18.00
Lead Test now priced at $33.00
- GA Extended Water Test (required for water treatment design) $53
  (W1-Basic, W-3 Anions, W11-Soluble Salts, & W18-Alkalinity) Need 1 pint
- Real Estate Test (required for new homes with existing well) - $63.00 (Lead, Nitrate-N, Nitrite-N, Ammonium Nitrogen) Need 1 quart
- pH only Test - $6.00

Georgia FACES

The Georgia Ag Tag is now available - click here

Ag Events

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Beekeeping meeting is held every third (3rd) Monday at 7:00pm at the Troup Agriculture Building on Vulcan Material Road. Click on Honeybee

Georgia Master Gardener Association 2010 Fall Conference October 1 & 2 to be held at Hills and Dales Estate. For more information visit the Agriculture and Natural Resources page.

4-H Events and Information

4-H Foresty Judging - If you like the outdoors and want to learn a maple tree from an oak tree join the 4-H Foresty Judging Team. Practices will be held at the 4-H Office on August 21, August 24, August 31 and September 31.

The 4-H Horse Club meets the second Monday of each month. The first meeting will be held September 13 at 6pm at the Agriculture Building on Vulcan Material Road.

Compete at local fair and win prizes! Butts Mill Farms is hosting its first annual Covered Bridge Days festival in September. Entries must be turned in by September 14. Categories are: Photography, recycling, Mini-booths, Scarecrow Contest and much more.

4-H County Council is made up of 6th - 12th grade 4-Hers. The first meeting will be held Monday, September 20 from 5-7pm at the 4-H Office.

Junior Conference: Wild About 4-H will be held November 6-7 at Rock Eagle. This is for 7th and 8th grade 4-Hers. The cost is $58 which include meals, lodging, transportation, and insurance.

If you like helping with community service, then contact the 4-H office on collecting pop tabs. These tabs are used to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities. The Ronald McDonald House provides a home away from home for parents and children who are receiving care at a nearby hospital.

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The Georgia National Fair is scheduled for October 7 - October 17 in Perry, GA. For information on the fair visit http://www.georgianationalfair.com

For more information and upcoming events, visit our 4-H Youth Development page.

Heading to college after graduation?

As Georgia 4-H'ers, you are eligible for college scholarships to help with your expense in continuing your higher level of education. For more information click on the following link: http://georgia4horg.caes.uga.edu/public/edops/scholarship/default/htm

Family and Consumer Science Events

Powerful Tolls for Caregivers an educational program for family caregivers. A six-week series for 90 minutes will begin Thursday, September 16 through October 22, 2010, time 6:00 - 7:30pm. Cost is $25 (Scholarships available).

For more information, contact Celeste Garrett at 706-883-1675 or visit the Family and Consumer Scieince Section.

Living Well In Georgia each year, 5,235 women are diagnosed with breast cancer, the most common cancer among women. Sadly, 1,062 Georgia women die due to cancer each year. A high proportion of these deaths occur among low-income or minority women.

For more information, read the news release.