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Purchase Area Master Gardeners Bring Expertise into the Classroom
By
Laura Skillman
Published on Feb. 11, 2005
“They are at the age where they don’t know what they want to do but they have peer pressure, parent pressure on what they should do and he was saying be who you are not who somebody else wants you want to be." Cindy Glisson Paducah Middle School Science Teacher
Reforestation on Mined Lands Focus of Seven-State Partnership
By
Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Feb. 11, 2005
“If we get surface mines back into production, we’ll have economic return from wood production on the mines again." Don Graves UK College of Agriculture Extension Economist
U.S. Food Imports on the Rise
By
Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Feb. 9, 2005
“With the changing tastes of the American consumer and an improving economy, you can understand why imported foods are the fastest growing section of the typical supermarket." Craig Infanger UK College of Agriculture Extension Economist
Older Adults High-Risk Fire Group
By
Ellen Brightwell
Published on Feb. 9, 2005
"The primary fire safety strategies are to warn occupants early and ensure that everyone can quickly escape." Larry Piercy, UK Extension safety and health specialist
Think Biosecurity When Dealing With Soybean Rust
By
Laura Skillman
Published on Feb. 2, 2005
“It is certainly understandable why farmers and crop consultants would want to see it first-hand, but they need to keep transmissibility issues in mind.” Paul Vincelli, biosecurity coordinator for plant pathology at the UK College of Agriculture and member of the National Plant Diagnostic Network
Technology Project Helps Students, City Sidewalks
By
Laura Skillman
Published on Feb. 2, 2005
The GPS systems were obtained from a grant through the National 4-H Program and the Environmental Systems Research Institute. Arnita Furgason, program coordinator, Devers Youth Center
Correct Potential Hazards Before a Disaster Happens
By
Ellen Brightwell
Published on Feb. 2, 2005
"To prevent problems, identify electrical, chemical or fire dangers, check fire safety equipment, secure items that could shift or fall and check utilities." Larry Piercy, UK Extension safety and health specialist
Buying Kentucky Meat Aids Farmers and Consumers
By
Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Feb. 2, 2005
“If you can’t find a farmer who sells meat, your county Extension agent is a good place to start." Lee Meyer UK College of Agriculture Extension Economist
UK College of Ag Alumni, Faculty and Staff Form Relief Effort for Indonesian University with Close UK Ties
By
Laura Skillman
Published on Jan. 28, 2005
An Indonesian university with close ties to the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture sustained devastating losses of life in the Dec. 26 earthquake and tsunami.
Protecting Your Home from Radon
By
Laura Skillman
Published on Jan. 28, 2005
“We come to events like this to educate people about the health risks of radon. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer and is present in Kentucky and throughout the United States." Heather Robbins, UK Extension Associate with the Radon Education Program