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In their later years, many people find themselves unprepared to manage the assets they’ve worked a lifetime to accumulate. Without a clear estate plan, families can face emotional turmoil, legal disputes and the potential loss of generational wealth. To address this topic, a collaborative effort between University of Georgia Cooperative Extension and Fort Valley State University Extension hosts workshops and one-on-one clinics designed to equip residents with the knowledge and resources they need to protect their assets.
In April, the Environmental Protection Agency announced the nation’s first drinking water standard for “forever chemicals,” a group of persistent, human-made chemicals that can pose a health risk to people at even the smallest detectable levels of exposure. The new rules are part of efforts to limit pollution from these per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, which can persist in the environment for centuries. Supported by a nearly $1.6 million grant from the EPA, researchers from the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences are developing improved, cost-effective treatment systems with advanced technologies for removing PFAS.
A new cohort has been selected for the Rural Engagement Workshop for Academic Faculty. The award-winning interdisciplinary program leverages the community engagement experience of 海角官方首页’s public service and extension faculty to support collaborative academic research that benefits rural Georgia. The primary aim is to enhance partnerships with communities throughout Georgia by fostering collaborative, rural-focused research and scholarship.
The term "time management" is a misnomer. Instead of managing time, you manage the events in your life that relate to time. You may wish for more time, but you only get 24 hours, 1,440 minutes, or 86,400 seconds each day. How you use that time depends on skills learned through self-analysis, planning, evaluation and self-control. Much like money, time is both valuable and limited.
From bringing more than 50 varieties to market to monitoring the growing economic impact of the blueberry, this series dives into the multidisciplinary University of Georgia research behind the top-10 Georgia commodity. “The 海角官方首页 blueberry breeding program has been a key to the success of launching a significant commercial blueberry industry in Georgia in the 1980s and helping sustain it for four decades,” said Scott NeSmith, professor emeritus in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Radon Action Month, observed every January, is a reminder to protect your home and family from the dangers of radon exposure. Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas that forms naturally from the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. It can seep into homes through cracks in foundations, construction joints, and other openings, building up to dangerous levels indoors. Prolonged exposure to high levels of radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., surpassed only by smoking.
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Hurricane and Storm Damage to Greenhouse and Greenhouse Crops
(TP 120)
Hurricanes can cause severe damage to greenhouse structures and crops, both directly and indirectly. Strong winds, heavy rains, and flooding not only impact physical infrastructure, but also damage crops through exposure to extreme conditions. Additionally, disruptions to water, electricity, and logistics complicate production efforts.
This publication outlines common types of hurricane damage in greenhouses and provides recommendations on how growers can minimize the impact of such storms.
PFAS: Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
(B 1577)
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of more than 9,000 manmade chemicals that have been in use worldwide since 1940, primarily in industry and numerous commercial and consumer products. The widespread use of PFAS for the past several decades has raised concerns due to their persistence, bioaccumulative nature, and potential adverse health effects. This publication provides information about the background, uses, and environmental and human health consequences of PFAS chemicals, as well as the EPA's primary drinking water regulation standards and water treatment systems for removal/reduction of these chemicals from drinking water. Testing options and PFAS monitoring efforts by the Georgia EPD are included along with references for further reading.
Hydroponic Gardening for the Homeowner and Small Grower
(C 1315)
Important considerations for starting a small hydroponic operation at your home or an urban garden site.