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Update on Pressure Treated Lumber
By Robert Byfuss, Extension Educator
There continues to be a lot of questions about the use of treated lumber in and around the home landscape. The following article by my colleague, Robert Beyfuss, Extension Educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Greene County, provides some current thinking on the use of such products. I thought you might also find it of interest. To view whole article, click here.
Aim for Healthy Weight
By Linda K. Earley, Extension Educator
Currently there is much interest in the American overweight phenomenon. Much research is being conducted into questions about the connections between overweight and personal health – both physical health and emotional health. To view the whole article, click here.
Revealng Hidden Food Allergens: The New Food Labeling Requirements
By Linda K. Earley, Extension Educator
There are more than 160 foods known to cause an allergic reaction. While any food can cause allergies, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has narrowed the food allergen list to those eight that have been documented to cause 90 percent of all food allergies in the United States. To view the whole article, click here.
The Challenge of Being a Parent
By Bonnie-Jo Westendorf, Education Educator
Of all the jobs in the world, being a parent may be the trickiest and the one for which we receive the least amount of training. There are times when it seems that we will never understand our children, or they us, and no matter what we do it isn’t the right thing. Parenting will never be easy, but by learning more about our children and their needs, and by talking to other parents, we can learn many things to help us be more effective parents.
The following questions are answered in the article:
- What are the most important things parents can do for their children?
- How can we develop strong children?
- How can we develop caring children?
To read the complete article, click here. Washing Fruits and Vegetables: Water, Soap or Bleach?
By Linda K. Earley, Extension Educator
Donna L. Scott, MS, shares this information about fresh fruits and vegetables. As we are moving into this wonderful season when local gardens and farm markets have lots to offer, she provides sensible advice about food safety. She is a Senior Extension Associate and Food Safety Specialist in the Department of Food Science at Cornell University.
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New Programs Available:
By Beth Horton, 4-H Special Projects Coordinator
Looking for something different to do with your club during cold months? Well, We have some great new programs that you may want to borrow from us.
The View From Saturday This program combines reading with interactive learning activities. You will discover the mysteries of sea turtles, make your own turtle, participate in a mock quiz bowl, exprience life as a paraplegic, learn some magic, write in calligraphy and end your book with a tea party. You will join in the adventures of a group of most unlikely kids and their teacher who end up winning their school's state quiz bowl championship. Take the challange! It's really fun!
Chasing Redbird This is the story of self discovery. Zinny Taylor is lost among her family and doesn't really know who she is anymore. One day Zinny discovers an overgrown trail in her back yard and makes it her goal to clear the trail by the end of the summer. While uncovering the trail she uncovers the wonders by herself. Another of our interactive series is now available. Discover why life is like a bowl of spaghetti, keep personal journals, drow your own squirt garden, learn how to track animals of the wild, make your own rebird, and play the Chasing Redbird Game.
International Cooking Get your passports ready and travel to different countries and learn about their culture. While doing this, you will cook up some of the most popular foods from those countries. Trips include Mexico, Italy, Greece, China, India, and African American Cultures.
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