Today is The International Day of Rural Women. Let's celebrate and appreciate the efforts put forth by women worldwide in many fields including agriculture, conservation and biodiversity! #ruralwomen

Let's celebrate National Farmer's Day! Without the efforts of farmers, securing food, fiber and clothing would be extremely difficult. Take time to thank local farmers and support their operations! #NationalFarmersDay

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day! Let's celebrate and honor the traditions, culture and history of America's original inhabitants. It's also a chance to appreciate their contributions to society. #IndigenousPeoplesDay

Today is World Egg Day! Eggs are a key ingredient in many dishes and is a welcomed addition to a host of meals. #WorldEggDay

Sabrena Johnson (center) @FVSU agent for Peach County, recently served as a guest presenter. Joining Johnson is Doris Pratt-Everett (left) , principal of the Georgia Preparatory Academy, and Shirley Battle (right), an instructor at the academy. #FVSUag

Niki Whitley, Ph.D., Extension specialist for animal science, recently received the Excellence in Extension Award from the Association of Extension Administrators. Read more at ag.fvsu.edu/newsroom/post/fv… #FVSU #FVSUag

Today is World Rivers Day! Let's appreciate the economic, environmental and scenic impact of our nation's waterways. #WorldRiversDay

More than 100-150 million pounds of lobster is consumed annually in the U.S. Prepare your favorite lobster dish at home or buy one in a restaurant and ring in National Lobster Day! #NationalLobsterDay

Members of the Robins Leads Team recently visited @FVSU and toured the facilities of the College of Agriculture. #FVSU #FVSUag

September is Whole Grains Month! Brown rice, black rice, quinoa and whole oats are just some of the grains used in healthy eating. Learn more about the health benefits of applying whole grains to one's diet! #WholeGrainsMonth

Today is the beginning of the Autumnal Equinox, also known as the First Day of Fall! #autumnalequinox #firstdayoffall

This is National Farm Safety and Health Week (September 21-26). Please follow all safety protocols when operating farm equipment. For more information visit bit.ly/4xj3P6c. #NFSHW

Americans annually consume more than 27 pounds of rice per person. This grain can be enjoyed as an entree, side, cake or cereal. Whatever the preference, celebrate National Rice Month! #NationalRiceMonth

Today is World Water Monitoring Day! Learn more about how to protect water supply and sources. #WorldWaterMonitoringDay

September 16 is National Guacamole Day! This popular dip made from avocado is a welcomed addition to many dishes including toast, sandwiches, rice and beans and salads! #nationalguacomoleday

Today is National Online Learning Day! @FVSU Cooperative Extension uses technology to conduct many online programs which include using its Mobile Information Technology Center and Mobile Health Unit. #OnlineLearningDay

Today is the first day of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15). Georgia is one of 16 states with more than 1 million Hispanic residents! #HispanicHeritageMonth

Candy bars, cookies or the traditional peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Select your favorite product using peanuts and enjoy National Peanut Day! #PeanutDay #eatmorepeanuts

Preventive action against natural disasters can go a long way in saving lives and reducing property damage. Learn to take proper measures during National Preparedness Month. #PreparednessStartsAtHome

Baked, boiled, fried, mashed or scalloped. There is more than one way to prepare potatoes to compliment a meal.. Try out various potato recipes because it's National Potato Month! #NationalPotatoMonth