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It’s that time of year again. The annual Lowndes County Ham and Egg Show and Sale continues for its 60th year Feb. 16-17. The show will take place at the Lowndes County Extension office, located at 2102 E. Hill Ave., in Valdosta. This event is free and open to the public.

Fort Valley, Ga. - After lunch Feb.9, some conference attendees at Fort Valley State University may have been full with more than chicken and mashed potatoes. At the 33rd annual Farm, Home and Ministers Conference, Shirley Sherrod, state director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development, gave the luncheon address. After discussing some serious topics, she received a standing ovation.

Fort Valley, Ga. - Dr. Fred Harrison Jr., the former dean for Fort Valley State University’s College of Agriculture, Home Economics and Allied Programs, will be serving on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency State Committee in Georgia.

Fort Valley, Ga. - A conference bound to help attendees is being held Feb.9 at Fort Valley State University, and participants should register now to reserve their spot.

Fort Valley, Ga. - Fort Valley State University isn’t just transforming the lives of Georgians, it’s impacting individuals who live thousands of miles away. The university’s College of Agriculture, Home Economics and Allied Programs has established relationships with students, farmers and public officials in places such as South Africa, Ethiopia, Trinidad and Tobago, Belgium, Romania, Jamaica and Cuba, but one of the latest ventures includes the Republic of Liberia.

Fort Valley, Ga. - No family should have to choose between affordable and healthy housing. Maintaining "healthy homes" is a century-old concept that promotes safe, decent and sanitary housing as a means for preventing disease and injury. The seventh annual Under One Roof Housing Conference at Fort Valley State University is approaching and this year’s conference goal is to provide participants with the needed resources to promote a healthier home environment, a more prosperous economy and a higher quality of life in the Southeast.

Fort Valley, Ga. - The only SAFE - State Animal Facility for Emergencies - Center in Georgia is being built at Fort Valley State University.

Fort Valley, Ga. - Nowadays information travels fast through technology, but sometimes getting knowledge the old fashion way is highly effective.

Fort Valley, Ga. - There’s a 48-foot mobile classroom parked on Fort Valley State University’s campus, but it doesn’t sit still very much.
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Fort Valley, Ga. - The Middle Georgia community is getting a treat next week at Fort Valley State University. The public is invited to experience hands-on agriculture exhibits that will be setup at an 18-wheeler mobile unit that travels across the United States.

Moultrie, Ga. - Fort Valley State University hosted a special guest this year at the annual Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition in Moultrie. Gov. Sonny Perdue received a lot of information, including knowledge about the institution’s Georgia Center for Aquaculture Development and its Agricultural Research Station, and he didn’t leave without tasting ice cream made from goat milk.

Fort Valley, Ga. - Since her sophomore year of high school, Elizabeth Griffin has competed in horse events. Over the years, this 20-year-old’s passion has blossomed and recently landed her a spot in the October edition of Barrel Horse magazine.

Local farmers and livestock producers don’t want to miss the Talbot County Cattle Producers Forum and Dinner on Sept 30. The forum will be held at the Talbotton Volunteer Fire Department, located at 40 East Monroe St. in Talbotton, from 6-7:30 p.m. The forum is free and only for cattle, forage and hay-field producers.  

For the first time, Fort Valley State University’s Cooperative Extension Program offered a homebuyer education class in Marion County. The two-day class recently held at the Josh Gibson Youth Center in Buena Vista attracted 21 residents, including Buena Vista Mayor Ralph Brown Jr.

Fort Valley, Ga. - Minority Access, a groundbreaking educational advocacy non-profit organization dedicated to promoting diversity on college campuses and worksites nationwide, honored Dr. Larry E. Rivers, the eighth president of Fort Valley State University, as the 2009 “Role Model President” during its 10th annual banquet at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 13.

Fort Valley, Ga. - Charles Okonkwo, a junior at Fort Valley State University, is already making strides toward becoming a scientist. Aside from earning a biotechnology scholarship and interning for research programs, the 21-year-old has been studying the identification of DNA in ferns. The Nigerian student also works and his academic achievements are so impressive that he was nominated, and selected, as a national role model.

Fort Valley, Ga. - Over the long Labor Day weekend, five Fort Valley State University students participated in the 43rd annual Georgia Federation of Saddle Clubs statewide show at the Georgia National Fairgrounds Reaves Arena in Perry. This four-day equine event, which began Sept.4, is attended by horse riders who compete in various performance and timed events such as barrel racing, where they must quickly direct a horse around barrels spread across the arena.

Fort Valley, Ga. - As a veterinary technology major, Brittany Billips has had some pretty intense training at Fort Valley State University. She’s felt the inside of a cow cervix with her hand, separated a cat cadaver’s muscles and watched small animals get spayed and neutered – now she can add horse surgery to her list.

Fort Valley, Ga.- During a tour of the Georgia Small Ruminant Research and Extension Center, Dr. Brou Kouakou, who oversees the Fort Valley State University facility as interim director, shows Malian government officials for livestock and fishery how animals are processed in the meat technology building.

Fort Valley, Ga. - Anyone with access to a computer will soon be able to view webcasts of animal surgeries performed by veterinarians who are professors at Fort Valley State University. A link to the webcasts will be available on the FVSU College of Agriculture’s homepage, www.ag.fvsu.edu, beginning Aug. 24.

Buena Vista, Ga. - At its next homebuyer education class Aug. 25 and 27 in Buena Vista, Fort Valley State University’s Cooperative Extension Program will be addressing the changing real estate market.

Fort Valley, Ga. - It may be hard to believe, but summer break is coming to an end soon. For some parents that means digging into their pockets and coming up with money for new school clothes.

In the summer of 2007, the National Science Foundation awarded Fort Valley State University a $2.5 million Interdisciplinary Experience for Undergraduates in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) grant. The purpose of this funding is to strengthen the STEM programs at historically black colleges and universities.

Fort Valley, Ga. - Unbeknownst to many Americans, milk for human consumption comes from more than just cows. Across the world, goats, buffalo, sheep, camels, horses and other species are commonly used to make dairy products.

Fort Valley, Ga. - James Hill has made it a priority to provide administrative insight for grant approvals at 1890 land-grant institutions.

Fort Valley, Ga. - Are you trying to get in shape for the summer? If so, join residents in Marion County who are participating in a nutricise program that focuses on effective weight loss by combining healthy eating habits and exercise.

Fort Valley, Ga. - Local senior citizens had the opportunity to learn about options that could help their finances. For the past two weeks, FVSU housing specialist Keishon Thomas has been teaching reverse mortgage workshops at senior citizen centers in Crawford and Peach counties.

Fort Valley, Ga. - Commencement at Fort Valley State University was not only a day of achievement for students; it was also a day of recognition for FVSU retired agriculture professor Dr. Ira Hicks, and FVSU professor of agronomy Dr. Bharat Singh. Both were recognized for their contributions to the College of Agriculture, Home Economics and Allied Programs.

Fort Valley, Ga.- Nearly 360 students from several Georgia counties saw their textbooks come to life on May 1 during Old Time Farm Day in Plains. Old Time Farm Day, held at former President Jimmy Carter’s boyhood farm, is a re-enactment of life on a farm during the 1930s.

Fort Valley, Ga. - Participants got more than a taste of history at an event held May 14 on Fort Valley State University’s campus. Nearly 100 members of the community who attended an event named “A Taste of Peach” got an in-depth look at the peach industry in Georgia.

Fort Valley, Ga. - A curious bunch that visited Fort Valley State University on May 5 wanted to know more about raising fish and veggies in a tank at the same time.

Fort Valley, Ga. - Are you looking to purchase a home? Do you know the responsibilities incurred when purchasing a home? Why go into the home purchasing process with unanswered questions when you can get free information?

Fort Valley, Ga. - History will come alive next month at Fort Valley State University, and members of the Middle Georgia community shouldn’t miss it. 

Fort Valley, Ga. - A Fort Valley State University alumnus, whose been teaching only three years, has been named teacher of the year at Northside High School in Warner Robins.

Fort Valley, Ga. - High school students are “going green,” and they have been for years, but it might not be what you think. They are continuing to get in touch with nature by participating in a forestry event held at Fort Valley State University.

Fort Valley, Ga. - Dr. Bhoj Joshi of Nepal has traveled thousands of miles from his country in southern Asia to Georgia in search of information that could improve an important industry in his country.

Fort Valley, Ga. - The aroma of eggs, grits, biscuits and country cured ham lingered in the Fort Valley State University C.W. Pettigrew Farm and Community Life Center April 14. But more than just a hearty breakfast took place. A 27-year tradition known as the annual Ham and Egg Breakfast continued, allowing the Middle Georgia community and state officials a chance to communicate.

Fort Valley, Ga. - Continuing with Fort Valley State University’s monthly research seminars, Dr. Nirmal Joshee, an assistant professor of plant science at FVSU, presented a seminar called “Scutellaria: a little known genus of great medicinal potential.” The one-hour seminar about a medicinal plant was held April 6 at the Houston Stallworth Agricultural Research Station on campus.

Atlanta, Ga. - A Fort Valley State University faculty member and student received recognition for outstanding achievement in research at a recent symposium in Atlanta. They both attended the Association of Research Directors’ 15th Biennial Research Symposium which showcases the accomplishments of research scientists and students from 1890 land-grant institutions.

Fort Valley, Ga. - Fort Valley State University is continuing to reach agriculturalists and farmers internationally with the handbook and CD entitled “Illustrated Manual of Infectious Disease of Livestock in Afghanistan.” This month the educational materials were translated into Pashto and Dari, two native languages spoken in Afghanistan.

Fort Valley, Ga. - There was something brewing at the University of Georgia Research Station last week in Plains today that caught the attention of a crowd. About 35 people watched closely as Daniel Geller heated up vegetable oil in what looked like an enclosed glass jar.

Fort Valley, Ga. - “What would happen in this county if you had to evacuate right now?,” asked retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré on today at the sixth annual Under One Roof Housing Conference.

Fort Valley, Ga. - Head Start students got dressed up in red and white outfits for a special event Feb. 21, but the children weren’t the only ones in for a treat that evening.

Farmers, members of 4-H and the Future Farmers of America, along with residents of Lowndes County, showed off their ham curing and egg-producing skills at the recent 59th annual Ham and Egg Show and Sale in Valdosta.

Fort Valley, Ga. - Representatives from major corporations were accessible this afternoon to those wanting a leg up on their businesses.

Fort Valley, Ga. - The unveiling of a special camellia at Fort Valley State University today was about more than a budding flower, expressed speakers who honored FVSU’s first lady Betty H. Rivers for her community involvement.

Fort Valley, Ga. - Thirty-two years of educating communities for a better quality of life continued at Fort Valley State University today at the 32nd annual Farm, Home, Ministers Conference.

Fort Valley, Ga. - With the recent food contamination outbreaks catching the attention of the nation, Fort Valley State University is being conscious by conducting a seminar about proper food storage.

Dr. Will R. Getz, a professor and extension specialist associated with the Georgia Small Ruminant Research and Extension Center at Fort Valley State University, was recently elected to the executive board of the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) at its annual meeting in San Diego.

Fort Valley, Ga. - First lady Betty H. Rivers of Fort Valley State University will soon join the ranks of America’s former first lady Rosalynn Carter.

FORT VALLEY - Don’t let the name of an upcoming conference at Fort Valley State University mislead you. You don’t have to know anything about farming, owning a home or being a minister to attend the free 32nd annual Farm, Home, Ministers Conference Feb.10.
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Fort Valley, Ga -Fort Valley State University’s College of Agriculture is looking to a group of experienced experts in giving new direction to its horse program.

Fort Valley, Ga. - The annual Ham and Egg Show in Lowndes County will continue a tradition started long ago.

Dr. Carol Ann Johnson, an associate professor and the extension program leader for the Fort Valley State University Family and Consumer Sciences department, is retiring Jan 31. After her 22 years of service, she said she leaves FVSU happy and with a rewarding experience.

Dr. Oreta Samples can remember reading the Atlanta Journal Constitution at 5 years old from her father’s lap.

Fort Valley, GA- The Fort Valley State University College of Agriculture, Home Economics and Allied Programs conducted its first monthly research seminar of the year on Monday. The seminar was held in the conference room of the Houston Stallworth Agricultural Research Building at FVSU.  This month’s topic was “Operational Performance of B5 Biodiesel Blend.”

FORT VALLEY - For those thinking about buying a home, there’s a wealth of information available and several opportunities for financial assistance.  

FORT VALLEY - Officials at the Georgia Department of Agriculture don’t want to take any chances. The organization has teamed up with governmental agencies and Fort Valley State University to make sure it’s prepared for emergencies.

FORT VALLEY - Horseback riding has taken a new turn on Fort Valley State University’s campus. Students are using the 1,000-pound animals to circle three-foot-high barrels in an arena.

FORT VALLEY - Multi-billion dollar companies aren’t the only ones investing time and money to figure out how to decrease dependency on oil from foreign countries.