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Pictured at the Russellville Piggly Wiggly are from left to right Bobby Dawson, Caleb Speck, Emily Chambers, Austin Smotherman, Frances Brown and Bradley Brown.
Farm Bureau holds ‘Food Check-out Day’ with the help of Logan’s FFA
February 24th was a day to honor farmers for providing us with the most affordable food in the world. The average American earns enough income to pay for their annual food supply in about seven weeks. By comparison, the average American works until around mid-April to pay for their annual taxes. U.S. consumers spend about 10% of their disposable annual income on food. This compares to 14% for Japan, 32% for China and 38% of disposable income f...
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Area beef demonstration day
A recently released USDA report indicate cattle numbers in the United States are at their lowest numbers since 1952 which is helping support the high prices that the cattle industry is currently enjoying. However, what’s not reported is the corresponding elevated price for all inputs for beef cattle enterprises. So it is up to each individual producer to capture the greatest profit from their herd. To provide an opportunity for either seasone...
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Importance of dental health
As the beginning of the gastrointestinal tract, the mouth starts the digestive system’s functions, so it is not surprising that nutrition and oral health are closely linked. When it comes to oral health and the teeth, nutrition is both protective and preventive. Good nutrition promotes maintenance of the mouth and teeth by mitigating the negative influences of food on teeth, where plaque can accumulate. Dental decay can be caused by many thin...
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Gary Templeton.Logan County 4HYD Agent
Communications night winners
Speaking in front of a group can be a challenging, yet rewarding task. Good public speakers however are made, not born. Learning to be a good public speaker is a talent that can be honed and used throughout life. As a student there are numerous opportunities to speak to a group. It could be your homeroom, classmates at a club meeting, the entire school at an assembly, community leaders at an event you may attend, a church function, or even...
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Bigger wheat and weeds result of mild winter
Above-normal temperatures this winter have caused Kentucky’s wheat crop, and weeds, to grow ahead of schedule. Early-planted fields may have wheat at growth stages Feekes 4 (erect) or Feekes 5 (several inches tall). Wheat at these stages may look like it’s ready for a nitrogen application, but that may do more harm than good say specialists with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture. “If the weather remains warmer than normal, thes...
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Gary Templeton.Logan County 4HYD Agent
Some ag fund donations will be given over to 4H
Agriculture Commissioner James Comer joined Kentucky 4-H and Kentucky FFA leaders to announce that proceeds from voluntary donations to the Agricultural Program Trust Fund will be divided equally among 4-H, FFA, and Kentucky Proud. “When Kentucky farmers renew their farm license plates, they can add a voluntary $10 donation that will be split evenly among these three fine organizations,” said Commissioner Comer, a former state FFA president. “...
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Area beef demonstration day
A recently released USDA report indicate cattle numbers in the United States are at their lowest numbers since 1952 which is helping support the high prices that the cattle industry is currently enjoying. However, what’s not reported is the corresponding elevated price for all inputs for beef cattle enterprises. So it is up to each individual producer to capture the greatest profit from their herd. To provide an opportunity for either seasone...
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Deciphering turkey talk
When it comes to talking turkey, there are several terms that confuse the average consumer when they go to purchase their holiday bird. Turkey is a large domesticated bird, which is believed to have originated in Turkey. They usually grow to full maturity within four to five months. No hormones have been approved for use in turkeys, but antibiotics may be given to prevent disease and increase feed efficiency. The United States Department of Ag...
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Rachel L Hance, Logan County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
Tips for buying safe toys this holiday
Seeing your children’s faces light up when they open their gifts of favorite toys can be one of the best memories for parents during the holiday season. Unfortunately, each year more than 160,000 children get hurt playing with unsafe toys. The Consumer Product Safety Commission offers these tips for parents who are buying toys for their children. Make sure the toy is right for your childís age and skill level. Read the packaging for recommende...
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Gary Templeton.Logan County 4HYD Agent
Meeting activity guidelines for youth
Children’s activity levels have dropped in recent decades through a number of factors, among them, cultural shifts in the way parents and supervisors address issues of child safety and supervision, differences in built and outdoor environments, to an increase in screen time. The days of neighborhood kids safely playing kick-the-can in bucolic suburbs have given way to supervised meetings and organized activity, increased school hours with less...
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Jonathan Brown Receives Gold Star of Excellence for the Logan County Young Farmer Program. From left to right are Mark Haney, KY Farm Bureau President; Frances Brown, Logan County Farm Bureau President and David Beck KY Farm Bureau EVP.
Logan Farm Bureau members attend annual state meeting
Several members of the Logan County Farm Bureau Federation attended the state annual meeting of Kentucky Farm Bureau held at the Galt House in Louisville. This was the 92nd Annual Meeting with approximately 1,700 in attendance to recognize this year’s individual and organizational achievements as well as adopt policy for 2012. Jay and Trisha Campbell won second place in the Excellence in Agriculture Contest with a cash award of $400. Carrell H...
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Rethinking your wardrobe
As families face a new economic “normal,” they are shifting toward a cultural zeitgeist, perhaps permanent, that embraces financial conservatism. At home, this conservative behavior is illustrated by the rise in families who clip coupons, buy store brands, frequent discount stores, and delay purchases. Many family budgets now emphasize essential purchases, reducing debt and increasing savings, and limit treats and luxuries. Clothing is not e...
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The costs of pet ownership
Owning a pet is a valuable and rewarding experience for youth. However, youth and parents should understand both the financial cost and commitment required for different animals. Before acquiring a pet, you should thoroughly consider the demands of owning different pets to be sure your choice will fit in to your family’s lifestyle and budget realistically and without undue hardship. A fish fits neatly on a counter top; a Great Dane needs a big...
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Rachel L Hance, Logan County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
Helping children and teenagers with stress
What is stress? One child development expert defined stress as long-lasting or frequent feelings that cause difficulties in getting along with others, physical illness or drug or alcohol abuse. Many children and teens face more than one type of stressor. Examples of situations that cause high stress are negative thoughts, changes in their bodies, school and classmates’ demands or too high expectations. Other factors might be family financial p...
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From left to right are Caleb Speck, Karyn Kutzman, Brenna Brown
Logan County Farm Bureau youth compete
The Farm Bureau District 4 Outstanding Youth and Variety Contest was held in Glasgow on Nov. 5, 2011. Logan County was represented by three of its finest young people. Caleb Speck, son of Chuck and Sheryl Speck, entered the outstanding youth male competition. Brenna Brown, daughter of Ben and Sandra Brown, competed in the outstanding youth female contest and received second place. Karyn Kutzman, daughter of Jason and April Kutzman, competed ...
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