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Easy exercise ideas that work, even for the non-athlete
The winter months bring fewer hours of daylight, colder temperatures and more wet weather. Couch potato syndrome is on the rise which means getting the proper amount of physical activity may require creative thinking, especially for children not involved in school sports programs. Children should engage in at least one hour of physical activity every day. This does not have to happen all at one time. Just 10 minutes of physical activity can...
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Move more, spirits soar
As fall turns into winter and daylight hours wane, we tend to spend more time indoors and may be less active than we are during warmer months. One sure antidote to feeling sad is to add more activity to your day. Research has proven that moderate physical activity, such as walking, can significantly improve symptoms of depression. Try to be active at least five days each week. You might clean up the yard one day, go for a walk the next, or...
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Local 4-H youth honored at banquet
On December 8th, Logan County 4-H hosted the Mammoth Cave Area 4-H Achievement Banquet. Every year 4-H has a banquet and award ceremony to showcase the 4-H members’ achievements. In previous years, it has been held in Cave City, but this year, due to the new Logan County Extension Office being a large building, the banquet was held here. Many people attended from 10 different counties. The Logan County 4-H Extension Agent is Gary Michael Templ...
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Childproof your home for the holidays
Holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas usually mean family gatherings, and that often means young children visiting the homes of aunts, uncles, and grandparents. People whose children are older or grown often do not think about the dangers to young children lurking in their homes. And they forget how curious children can be. If you fall into this category, and don’t want a happy holiday to turn into a devastating tragedy, be sure to chi...
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Christmas gifts from the kitchen
Tired of giving the same old gift for every special occasion? Your next idea is as close as your kitchen. Few gifts bring a smile to the face faster than home baked goods from the oven. Yeast or quick breads will meet almost any gift need. For cookie fans, try bar, rolled, shaped, or drop varieties. If you prefer to give a cake or pie, try cheesecakes, fruitcakes, or fruit pies. Even cupcakes can brighten any person’s day. If it’s harves...
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Fourth Southern Region Dairy Challenge draws 76 students from 16 schools
A total of 76 students from 16 southern colleges and universities participated in the fourth annual Southern Regional Dairy Challenge, November 19 through 21 in Russellville. The Southern Regional Dairy Challenge is an innovative two-day event designed by professionals from allied industry and university educators to bring classroom training to life in the real world for students preparing for dairy careers. The University of Kentucky, Western...
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Alumni expert network recognized for excellence
The University of Kentucky's innovative and successful Alumni Expert Network has received national recognition for excellence. The University Economic Development Association (UEDA) has named the UK program one of three finalists for a 2009 Award of Excellence in the Excellence in Partnership Development category. A representative of the UK has been invited to present at the UEDA's annual summit on higher education and economic development to...
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Winterize your horses
A few preparations and safety precautions go a long way toward keeping your horses fit and healthy during winter. Good nutrition is essential to building good body condition, and horses should be in top shape as we approach the cold weather months. Forage is an important source of fiber year round. During winter, the primary forage source is hay. Hay helps generate internal heat through digestion which helps keep up your horses’ body temperat...
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Hunters reminded to report their deer harvest
Hunters this season have already have reported taking nearly 70,000 white-tailed deer – with most of the harvest occurring during the first week of Kentucky’s 2009 firearms deer hunting season. Kentucky’s firearms deer season, which opened statewide Nov. 14, ends Monday, Nov. 23, in Zones 3 and 4, and closes Sunday, Nov. 29, in Zones 1 and 2. Conservation officers with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources are reminding all su...
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Timely acreage reporting required for prevented planting
Producers are required to report prevented crop acreage to the Farm Service Agency in order to ensure program eligibility. Prevented planting occurs when a crop cannot be planted during the established planting period because of a natural disaster. Prevented planting must be reported no later than 15 calendar days after the final planting date for the crop. The final planting dates for Wheat and Barley was November 15th if producers have not n...
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2010 4-H/FFA Steer Show kicks off with weigh in Dec. 12
The 2010 4-H/FFA Logan County Steer Show is set to kick off with its initial weigh-in on December 12, 2009. The weigh-in will be 8-10 AM at the Russellville Livestock Market. All steers will be processed (vaccinated, dewormed and implanted), tagged and weighed in for the show. The maximum steer weight is 950 lbs at the weigh-in. The steer show has been moved from July to June 1, 2010. This means that steers will have roughly 28 days fewer...
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Pictured (l-r) are: Davey Vincent, Brandon Hunt, Nathan McCrady, Mason Stratton, Megan Griggs, Wesley Hughes, Kelsey Hardison, Taylor White, Jessica Blackford, Kayla Droge, Aaron Baldwin, Gabriela Higgins, Noah Thomas, McClain Dunlap, Amanda Latham, Taylor Tinsley, Arik Haynes, Marcus Haley, Coty Coles, Tyler West, Dylan Givens, Dylan Offutt, Alanna Markham, Aaron Taylor, Cody Hunt, Amanda Shoemake, Kelsi Skipworth, Hunter Fox, Dylan Cole, Cody Haley, MaKayla Peterson, Brooklyn Decker, Caleb Thurston, Krista Dupree, Hannah Crowder, Troy Gregory, Kevin DyKeman, Coty Crawley, Johnny Wright, Kaleb Taylor.
Logan County FFA holds Greenhand Degree Ceremony
Each year, our freshmen members are inducted and then later may become qualified to receive the Greenhand Degree. The Greenhand Degree is made of Bonze and is worn on the front right hand side of the FFA Jacket. It symbolizes growth, but also indicates that higher achievements are ahead as they near the coveted gold of the FFA American Degree. The Greenhand pin is made of bronze also because of it’s hardness and endurance. Bronze has been used...
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How to microwave a turkey
Many people know that it is safe to defrost a whole turkey in the microwave, if the turkey is immediately transferred to a hot grill or oven to finish cooking. On the defrost power level it takes about 10 to 12 minutes per pound to defrost. But you can also cook a turkey successfully in the microwave oven – whole or in parts. Timing can vary because of the wattage of microwaves, so always follow the recommendations of your user’s manual be...
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Give thanks for our farmers this holiday season
At this special time of year, my family and I like to pause to give thanks for our many blessings. This season is known for the fall harvest and bountiful meals with friends and family, so it is especially appropriate to give thanks for Kentucky’s farmers. Kentucky’s farmers – and those throughout America – produce the food and fiber we all depend on. Thanks to their skill, ingenuity and hard work, we are blessed with the safest, most abunda...
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Local input requested for USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Farm Bill program
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) administers the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), a federal program that provides technical and financial (cost share) assistance to land users to address natural resource concerns. NRCS is asking for local input for the fiscal year 2010 program. EQIP is administered in Kentucky using 14 ranking areas across the state. The ranking areas consist of multiple counties that have...
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