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| Improving
Young People's Self-Esteem |
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Learning Where Food Comes
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| Tobacco
Quota For 2003 Announced |
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| Controlling
Moisture In Homes |
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| Asthma
Problems And Molds In Homes |
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| Improving
Young People's Self-Esteem |
1:39 |
A North Georgia county is working
to improve the self-esteem of young people. |
Statistics show many young
people lack self-esteem, determination, pride, and a sense of
their total actions. In Gordon County the problem was addressed
with school boards and administrations, and a program called
"Sowing The Seeds of Character," was implemented into city and
county 4-H clubs. Rebecca Thomas, a county extension agent in
Gordon County says the program allows young people to find their
specific talents. "The youth that participate in this are able
to take personality quizzes and surveys to see what talents
that they have so that they can focus on those talents and feel
good about what they are doing, and this also helps them to
prepare for the world of work and find interests that they are
happy with." Rebecca Thomas with the University of Georgia's
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, who adds
over 1,000 fifth through eighth grade students took part in
the program. Many teachers report positive results from students
in their classes that learn the importance of commitment, communicating
with others, and accepting responsibility. John Harrell, University
of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences,
reporting from Tifton. |
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| Learning
Where Food Comes From |
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A North Georgia County is
helping students learn where food comes from. |
Much of today's youth have
little knowledge of the important role agriculture plays in
their daily lives. In Hart County, educational programs were
developed in agriculture for in-school meetings with fourth
through sixth graders. Brandi Harrison, a county agent in Hart
County says students learned about animals and crops that grow
on a farm. "Study about cows, beef cows and dairy cows, we talked
about pigs, forestry, we even got some into our fibers, cotton,
and wool, and so forth." Brandi Harrison with the University
of Georgia's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Students also took several field trips, including a tour of
a dairy, to learn more about the cows and milk production. Teachers
and parents have given this program high marks, and were impressed
with the knowledge the students learned about agriculture. John
Harrell, University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental
Sciences, reporting from Tifton. |
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| Tobacco
Quota For 2003 Announced |
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The tobacco quota for 2003
recently became official. |
The announcement was made
in mid-December by the U.S.D.A. The announcement stated tobacco
farmers could expect a nine-and-one-half percent reduction in
their basic quota for 2003. J. Michael Moore, an agronomist
with the University of Georgia Extension Service says this does
not mean farmers will grow less tobacco in 2003. "However because
we work from an effective quota that allows us to play catch
up and produce those pounds that were unproduced the previous
year, then we will actually probably see acreage and production
increase here in the state of Georgia during 2003." J. Michael
Moore with the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Since farmers in Georgia are expected to produce more than one
hundred percent of the basic quota, the university scientist
predicts the actual tobacco acreage could be up around four-and-a-half
to five percent in 2003. John Harrell, University of Georgia
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, reporting
from Tifton. |
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| Controlling
Moisture In Homes |
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Controlling moisture in homes
can be a challenge. |
The construction of homes
using energy efficient techniques has increased the potential
for problems associated with indoor moisture. Jorge Atiles,
a housing specialist with the University of Georgia Extension
Service says keeping moisture levels down is the toughest during
hot, humid summer weather. But moisture levels can also rise
during the winter months. "Now in the winter we should not forget
that we also generate a lot of moisture inside the home, when
we are cooking, when we are putting water in the plants, when
we're taking a shower, there are many ways we can put moisture
in the home." Jorge Atiles with the College of Family and Consumer
Sciences, who adds homeowners should strive to maintain the
home at a humidity level of forty percent, or lower. One way
to keep moisture levels down is adequate ventilation in a home.
Adequate ventilation can be achieved with little heat loss by
using exhaust fans in the kitchen while cooking, and in the
bathroom while bathing or taking a shower. John Harrell, University
of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences,
reporting from Tifton. |
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| Asthma
Problems And Molds In Homes |
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Severe problems with asthma
in adults may be caused by a problem in the home. |
A recent study this past
August indicated severe asthma in adults may be linked to being
sensitive to certain molds in homes. Jorge Atiles, a housing
specialist with the University of Georgia Extension Service
says there's a certain place in homes where these molds are
likely to grow. "Yeah, you can find these molds for example
in condensed window frames. You see how sometimes condensation
forms in a window and then you see these little spots growing
over the window sill and the window frame, they could also be
found in food in dirty refrigerators." Jorge Atiles with the
College of Family and Consumer Sciences. People with asthma
should decrease their exposure to molds and be more aware of
seasonal increases in the presence of mold. The university scientist
also recommends keeping the home clean, well ventilated, and
dry. John Harrell, University of Georgia College of Agricultural
and Environmental Sciences, reporting from Tifton. |
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