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    Legal Scholar to Address Multiple Aspects of Water Allocation
    LINCOLN, Neb. — What would it mean to use water wisely in a time of looming water shortages? Professor Eric Freyfogle will answer that question in “The Good Use of Water,” a free talk Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 3:30 p.m. in the Hardin Hall Auditorium at 33rd and Holdrege streets. Freyfogle, the Max L. Rowe Professor of Law at the University of Illinois College...
    by University of Nebraska at September 5th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
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    Exhibits Focus on “Shaping the Future of Food” at September’s Husker Harvest Days
    LINCOLN, Neb. — Like many of us, a lot of University of Nebraska-Lincoln scientists are thinking about food, day-in, day-out, all the time. The difference is that their focus is helping to shape the future of food, both locally and internationally. “The University of Nebraska is an unquestioned international force in food research that is benefitting the global...
    by University of Nebraska at September 5th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
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    Landmark Round Barn Celebrates 100 Years
    Sedgwick County, Kansas (September 3, 2010) – The Round Barn Preservation Fund and Round Barn Ranch today announce the 100-year anniversary of the historic yellow round barn located in Sedgwick County, one of only two built by renowned architect Benton Steele that remain standing in Kansas. The Round Barn in Sedgwick County, off K-15 highway and situated between Derby...
    by Raise the Roof Fundraiser Chair at September 5th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
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    Producers Can Learn to Optimize Their Profits at Beef Stocker Field Day
    MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University will host its annual Beef Stocker Field Day on September 30 at the KSU Beef Stocker Unit located on West Marlatt Avenue. The field day will focus on optimizing stocker profitability by offering management tips and providing the latest information to help stockers adjust to changes in the beef industry. The sessions, offered...
    by K-State at September 4th, 2010 at 10:09 am
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    K-State Agricultural Events Calendar
    MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University Research and Extension is offering the following area and statewide agricultural conferences and field days to all interested persons. For more information about these, as well as more localized events, check with your local K-State Research and Extension office. * Sept. 30 – Beef Stocker Field Day – Manhattan...
    by K-State at September 4th, 2010 at 09:09 am
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    K-State Horticultural Events Calendar
    MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University Research and Extension and/or its Extension Master Gardeners are participating in the following area and statewide horticultural events, available to all interested persons. For more information about these, as well as more localized events, check with your local K-State Research and Extension office. * Sept. 7 – Dealing...
    by K-State at September 4th, 2010 at 09:09 am
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    Sept. 10 Southeast Nebraska Diversified Ag Tour Makes Four Farm Visits
    LINCOLN, Neb. — A University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Diversified Ag Tour Sept. 10 will give agricultural producers and educators a unique hands-on experience to learn more about diversified ag ventures. The fifth annual tour will help participants learn about Community Supported Agriculture, organic crop and livestock production, free range poultry and eggs,...
    by University of Nebraska at August 29th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
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    Kansas 4-H Project to Feed Thousands
    MANHATTAN, Kan. — Dinner for two? Four? How about 42,024? That’s right, 42,024. Credit Laura Flory, a Kansas 4-H member for choosing a senior leadership project that is now helping to feed thousands of children and families. In her 13th and final year of eligibility as a member of the Prairie View 4-H Club (in Atchison County, Kan.), Flory chose Kids Against...
    by K-State at August 28th, 2010 at 06:08 pm
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    4-H-FFA Wheat Contest a Trial Run in Crop Production — State Awards to be Presented Sept. 11 at the Kansas State Fair
    HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 4-H/FFA Wheat Plot Variety Contest is a perennial favorite with future food producers, but also among the most demanding projects students can choose. Contest requirements begin with seed pick-up and continue through planting, harvest and post-harvest, when young producers are asked to evaluate the variables with each variety they produced...
    by K-State at August 28th, 2010 at 05:08 pm
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    At the Kansas State Fair, 4-H Food Sale to Benefit Youth
    HUTCHINSON, Kan. — More than 2,000 4-H food entries from around the state are expected for judging at the 2010 Kansas State Fair on opening day (Sept. 10), but only representative samples will be displayed, said Diane Mack, Kansas State University Research and Extension northeast area 4-H specialist and coordinator for the 4-H foods entries at the Kansas State Fair. Display...
    by K-State at August 28th, 2010 at 05:08 pm
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