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• Black and pale swallow-worts: These milkweed family members are toxic to monarchs

  September 4, 2018 | Diane Brown | Swallow-worts are an invasive plant species that kill the larvae of monarch butterflies, are toxic to deer and livestock, and choke out more desirable plant species.

• Brown spot needle blight symptoms are showing up in Scots pine

  August 31, 2018 | Jill O’Donnell | Browning and early needle loss caused by brown spot needle blight is showing up on infected Scots pine, making Christmas trees unsalable.

• Basic tips for filling out good scholarship applications

  August 30, 2018 | Frank Cox | Increase your chances of getting a scholarship by following these simple tips.

• Science writing in 4-H: From project participation to a career

  August 30, 2018 | Frank Cox | 4-H members can pursue a career as a science writer by participating in projects and activities related to science and developing a skill for writing.

• Many members can be involved in a 4-H club’s financial business

  August 30, 2018 | Laurie Rivetto | With some forethought, 4-H leaders can design their club so that numerous members have the invaluable experience of handling various aspects of the club’s finances.

• Diabetes and healthy sleep

  August 29, 2018 | Linda Cronk | How people with or at risk of diabetes can improve their quality of sleep and minimize their risks.

• Watch that sodium!

  August 27, 2018 | Stephanie Marino | Low sodium convenience foods for seniors

• Health information on the internet

  August 27, 2018 | Christi Demitz | When searching for health information, make sure the website is reliable, credible and trustworthy.

• Responding to cyberbullying in safe and constructive ways

  August 24, 2018 | Janet Olsen | Young people need guidance from adults on responding to online cruelty in ways that keep them safe and help them use their voices to interrupt negative messages.

• Know when to replace athletic shoes

  August 23, 2018 | Kris Swartzendruber | Athletic shoes have an expiration date. If you walk or run for exercise, you should plan on replacing your shoes every 350 to 500 miles or every three to six months.

• What happened at school today? Nothing.

  August 21, 2018 | Shannon Lindquist | Finding out how your child’s school day was can be difficult, try these tips to start great conversations.

• Purple grapes make a great summer treat and you can enjoy the health benefits

  August 19, 2018 | Leatta Byrd | Red and purple grapes taste great and have many health promoting effects.

• 4-H and National Career Development Month

  August 17, 2018 | Debra Barrett | Michigan State University Extension provides ideas to link career exploration and development through 4-H to National Career Development Month.

• Completing and submitting a 4-H annual financial summary

  August 16, 2018 | Janice Zerbe | 4-H clubs or groups are required to submit an annual financial summary.

• Pump up your classroom and meetings with physical activity breaks

  August 15, 2018 | Kristi Evans | Make your classes and meetings more exciting and effective with quick, fun physical activity breaks.

• Aging and healthy eating

  August 14, 2018 | Eileen Haraminac | Older adults may experience common obstacles that need addressing to enable them to make good choices in regards to diet and exercise. Here are some tips that can help.

• Empowering young entrepreneurs to increase retention

  August 14, 2018 | Kathy Jamieson | Learn and share best practices to empower our youth to become “entrepreneurial” at the upcoming Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference in October 2018.

• Why snack?

  August 14, 2018 | Michelle Neff | Healthy methods to keep in mind when it comes to children and snacking.

• Let’s eat out!

  August 14, 2018 | Michelle Neff | Learn tricks to make public meals with children pleasant.

• Sugar from various sources

  August 14, 2018 | Michelle Gordon-Releford | Reducing or avoiding added sugar may be a goal in your diet.

• Keep moving while you’re at work

  August 6, 2018 | Gretchen Stelter | Different ways to exercise at work.

• What are sugar alcohols?

  August 6, 2018 | Andrea Aguilar | Sugar alcohols have advantages and disadvantages.

• Self-compassion: An often misunderstood part of health and well-being

  August 6, 2018 | Karen Pace | Researcher shares five myths about self-compassion.

• Tomatoes: Canning safely at home

  August 6, 2018 | Laurie Messing | Safely can tomatoes at home to savor all winter.

• Nutrition label lingo

  August 6, 2018 | Pamela Daniels | Food label clues aid in chronic disease management.

• Preserving vegetables from home

  August 3, 2018 | Joyce McGarry | Easy and quick methods for freezing fresh vegetables.

• Beyond a paycheck: What to consider when accepting a job

  August 1, 2018 | Kathy Jamieson | Whether this is your first job, you are currently employed or you have been out of work for a while, there are many things to consider when evaluating a job offer.

• When packing for college, pack a budget too

  August 1, 2018 | Janice Zerbe | College is already expensive enough. Manage your spending and avoid trouble by preparing a realistic budget before leaving home.

• The role of saturated fat in your diet may not be clear

  August 1, 2018 | Dawn Earnesty | Saturated fat may be or may not be harmful to your health.

• Wax on produce

  August 1, 2018 | Jeannie Nichols | Why there may be wax on your produce.

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