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'Make Tasks Easier': Arthritis Screenings, Universal Design Exhibit at Farm Science Review
December 15, 2014 LONDON, Ohio-- In conjunction with the longstanding Universal Design exhibit at the Farm Science Review, arthritis screenings will again be offered for farmers on the first two days of the annual farm show. The arthritis screenings, alon ...
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OSU Experts to Discuss Farm Bill and What the Drought of 2012 Means for Farm Policy
December 15, 2014 LONDON, Ohio – With the current farm bill set to expire Sept. 30, farmers, who are already dealing with the effects of the worst drought in 50 years, want to know how soon a new bill could be passed and what it will mean for their bottom ...
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Chow Line: Lots of options with potatoes, rice (9/14/12)
https://news-archive.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/news-release/chow-line-lots-options-potatoes-rice-91412
September 14, 2012 Which is better for you, potatoes or rice? Nutrition professionals tend to chafe when asked to categorize foods as good or bad, especially staples like potatoes and rice. The truth is, both can be part of a healthful diet. But, of cours ...
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Family Fundamentals: Thinking of student loans? Do some homework (Sept. 2012)
September 14, 2012 Our son is about ready to apply to college. We know he will need some loans, but we think they should be limited. He says this is “good debt” and tells us not to worry about it. We want to learn more, but where do we start? College fina ...
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Space Gardening? Ohio State Creates Food-production System for Future NASA Missions
August 18, 2012 System is being tested Sept. 10-21 at Johnson Space Center in Houston. WOOSTER, Ohio-- Say you are on Mars and fancy a salad. Unless the Curiosity rover can make an unexpected find of fresh romaine somewhere on the dusty Red Planet, you ar ...
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Farm Science Review: Ohio 4-H and OSU Extension Offer STEM Demos and Activities to Spur Career Interests
September 17, 2012 LONDON, Ohio – Hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) activities and demonstrations will be offered daily by Ohio State University Extension and 4-H Youth Development Extension Educators during Farm Science Review as ...
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'Research Powerhouses' Join Forces in New Multistate Venture
September 20, 2012 FORT WAYNE, Ind.- Faculty from Michigan State University, Ohio State University and Purdue University gathered earlier this month in a new effort to strengthen both research and Extension outreach in food safety issues. "These are ...
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Growing the Cure Launched at 50th Farm Science Review
September 19, 2012 COLUMBUS, OHIO-- What if the food we ate fought against cancer? Recent food-based research at Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) and Comprehensive Can ...
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Fruit, Vegetable Safety Program Set for Cleveland Oct. 3
September 21, 2012 CLEVELAND, Ohio-- A program on preventing microbial contamination on fruit and vegetable farms will take place from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 3 at the Urban Community School, 4909 Lorain Ave., in Cleveland. Food safety and Good Agricultural Prac ...
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Chow Line: Keep physically fit at any weight (9/21/12)
September 21, 2012 I’ve seen conflicting information about whether or not being obese is actually harmful to your health. Can you clarify? You’re not crazy. Depending on how studies are designed, how large they are, and a number of other factors, results ...