Departments and Units Resources
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Poison ivy is a common poisonous plant in Georgia. This publication is to help hikers, campers, gardeners, and outdoor lovers identify poison ivy to stay safe and avoid potential allergic reactions.
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C 1331-01
The Bucket Method
This publication describes the Bucket Method and how someone would use this method to measure the streamflow in a stream, creek, or river to be used in developing a Low Flow Plan required for a agricultural withdrawal permit. Part of the Stream Flow Measurements series.
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Pregnant women should pay increased attention to their nutrition, physical activity, and food safety. This resource was created to assist Extension agents and their clients, and it describes essential dietary and nutrition recommendations—and why they are important—specifically for a pregnant woman and her growing baby.
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Many residents and properties in Georgia have a significant number of pecan trees or small backyard orchards. While pecan trees in commercial orchards are meticulously managed, noncommercial growers encounter challenges in applying the same level of intensive management to their own pecan trees. This guide provides essential tasks specifically designed for the care of these backyard trees.
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Fairy ring is an umbrella term for a disease that can be caused by more than 60 different species of basidiomycete fungi. It is particularly damaging on golf greens, but can affect all turf species in Georgia. Infection leads to localized dry spots and nutrient imbalances. No single strategy guarantees complete control, but integrating thatch reduction, water management, fertility optimization, and targeted fungicide applications can significantly mitigate disease impact.
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The 2025 edition of this regional integrated pest management guide provides recommendations for strawberry plasticulture production in the Southeastern U.S. Recommendations are based on information from the manufacturer’s label and performance data from research and Extension field tests. This publication is intended for use only as a guide. Specific rates and application methods are on the pesticide label, and these are subject to change at any time. This publication is a product of the Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium.
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The 2026 edition of this regional integrated pest management guide provides recommendations for strawberry plasticulture production in the Southeastern U.S. Recommendations are based on information from the manufacturer’s label and performance data from research and Extension field tests. This publication is intended for use only as a guide. Specific rates and application methods are on the pesticide label, and these are subject to change at any time. This publication is a product of the Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium.
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B 1578-02
Systems Thinking Mindset
The textbook definition of a system is “an interconnected set of elements that is coherently organized in a way that achieves something.” In other words, systems thinking is a way of examining the interconnections between elements, including both the direct and indirect effects. This publication provides an overview of key concepts associated with systems, including elements, interconnections, and functions. Developing a systems thinking mindset is helpful in moving beyond simple cause-and-effect thinking to consider the patterns and characteristics of systems as well.
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This resource explains a new method developed through UGA research that helps growers determine the amount of lime needed to correct their soil pH. It is useful for producers and soil-testing lab technicians.
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