2013
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Yellowjackets Can Sting You More Than Once
May 14, 2013
- As the weather begins to warm and the focus shifts to outdoor activities, yellowjackets are probably not the first thing on our minds. That is until they are pestering us or someone gets stung!
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That's the Smell of Money
May 7, 2013
- Wow! The countryside smells rather rank this spring. The air may stink to you, but for a farmer, it's the smell of money.
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The Sights, Smells and Sounds of Spring
April 24, 2013
- The days are getting longer, there’s a hint of freshness in the air and a quiet hum all around. The long-awaited spring is here.
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Salt is Salt
April 15, 2013
- I have noticed many of the cooking show chefs often use kosher salt or sea salt in place of “regular” salt when it comes to seasoning foods, promoting these as being better tasting and healthier. I thought it would be interesting to take a look at these salts to see if one is really better than the other.
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Here are a Few Plants to Consider for Shady Areas
April 11, 2013
- Just like people, plants have certain areas where they prefer to live.
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This Year's Theme: Eat Right Your Way, Every Day
April 3, 2013
- March is National Nutrition Month
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After 2 Hours, Dyed Eggs a Decoration, Not a Food Item
April 3, 2013
- If hunting dyed eggs is a special part of your holiday observance, you do need to think seriously about food safety when you begin to hide those eggs.
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Join 4-H and the Revolution of Responsibility
March 19, 2013
- The 4-H idea is simple: help young people and their families gain the skills they need to become leaders in their communities.
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Retirement: Are you Ready?
March 19, 2013
- What’s your dream for retirement? Are you planning on retiring at the same time as your spouse?
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Just Cook It!
March 5, 2013
- Raw meat products all have the potential to carry bacteria such as Salmonella or E. coli, so there are two things in particular to keep in mind when handling raw meats.
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Make Your Children Savvy Consumers
February 25, 2013
- In light of the abundant commercials that you see on television, it probably will not shock you to learn that advertisers spend big bucks to get their message across to the public.
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2013 Pork Youth Events
February 25, 2013
- Pork Bowl, Speaking Contest, and Skillathon will be held in conjunction with the 2nd annual PA Pork Producers club pig sale
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Fueling Agriculture and Cultivating Excellence
February 25, 2013
- Pennsylvania Farm Bureau - Youth Conference June 17-21, 2013 at Bucknell University
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Farm Service Agency Rural Youth Loans
February 25, 2013
- FSA makes loans to youth in rural communities who want to start learning the business of agriculture.
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Heart to Heart
February 19, 2013
- Because of Valentine’s Day, February is associated with the heart!
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Valentine’s Day and Valuing Your Relationship
February 12, 2013
- When you think of Valentine’s Day, you usually think of it as a day of showing the person you love how much you care.
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Farmers Face Winter Challenges to Produce High Quality Food Products
February 4, 2013
- Winters can be challenging for farmers as they head out to the barn morning and evening to tend to their livestock.
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Baby Talk is Important
January 29, 2013
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Child Care Trainings
January 23, 2013
- Child care trainings are being offered in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Huntingdon, and Somerset Counties
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Tips for a Healthy 2013
January 23, 2013
- It is hard to believe another year has passed and we are half way through January 2013! For many people, the start of the year means making resolutions to improve health, lose weight or exercise more.
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Keep Children Healthy and Safe: Air Quality
January 23, 2013
- With the new year, we often set a goal to improve our personal and family’s health. Have you given any thought to the air quality of your home, and how it impacts your family’s health?
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In Search of Quality Products
January 23, 2013
- Quality. This is my latest pet peeve as I have found it very frustrating to find quality products recently.
