Cooperative Extension

Interior 4-H kids compete in Palmer horse contest
FAIRBANKS — Six years ago, the 4-H program started the Alaska State 4-H Horse Contest in Palmer. We hosted our sixth contest April 20-21 in Palmer. We had 35 youths registered in five contests: ho...
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Eating locally grown produce is healthier than store-bought
FAIRBANKS — In Interior Alaska, you know when you buy a fresh tomato, peach or bunch of grapes during the middle of winter, it could only have been shipped by truck or airplane. It will be late Jun...
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Make your own seed tape
FAIRBANKS — Have trouble thinning your carrots or radishes? Have kids who want to help plant seeds in the garden? Try using seed tape this year. Seed tape is a strip of biodegradable material tha...
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4-H offers kids, teens opportunities to learn life skills, leadership
FAIRBANKS — So, have you ever wondered what 4-H is all about? Some of you may have heard the name 4-H while others of you are saying, “What is 4-H?” As most people see it, 4-H is a youth organiza...
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Eat more fruits and vegetables and stay healthier
FAIRBANKS — Splash some color on your plate. It’s National Nutrition Month and the theme is “Eat Right with Color.” Make healthy choices by incorporating a colorful variety of fruits, vegetables, ...
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Growing mushrooms outdoors easy in Interior Alaska
FAIRBANKS — It is not difficult to grow mushrooms, especially outdoors. Just look around the woods in the fall — the woods are filled with mushrooms. A mushroom patch can become part of a gardener’...
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Peony business blooms in Alaska
FAIRBANKS — Who would have guessed cut flowers would be Alaska’s up and coming agricultural crop? Of all flowers to sell from Alaska’s fields, would you have guessed peonies? Peonies have large bl...
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Try these healthy treats for Valentine’s Day
FAIRBANKS — Valentine’s Day is coming soon. Taking your sweetie to a fancy restaurant can make a large dent in your pocketbook, and can add up to a lot of extra calories and fat. Let’s take a look ...
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Balancing activities help create family togetherness
FAIRBANKS — Is every night at home the same? Is everyone tired? Perhaps your family is struggling with how to balance work, school and activities. Try these tips for juggling schedules and spending...
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Agriculture conference scheduled for March in Fairbanks
FAIRBANKS — The eighth annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference is scheduled for March 14 and 15, at the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge. Two preconference workshops will kick off the event on ...
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Go green and clean
FAIRBANKS — A cleaner home might be high on your list of priorities for the new year. You might be trying to keep your house clean, but also are concerned about how the cleaners and the containers ...
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Avoid holiday stress by managing your priorities
FAIRBANKS — One of my favorite holiday books is “Skipping Christmas,” by John Grisham. It seems we are all in such a rush at this time of year, I propose we “skip Christmas.” I am not saying what ...
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Add warmth to your home with ‘living decorations’
FAIRBANKS — Bring some warmth into your home this winter and holiday season with “living decorations.” Plants can provide fresh air, bright colors and beauty to our homes during the dark, cold win...
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Handling the stresses of the holiday season
FAIRBANKS — Between today and the end of the year, Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year’s Day. That’s a lot of festivity, and for most of us, chances to ...
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Halloween safety tips for kids
FAIRBANKS — The familiar fall chill is back. The air is crisp and we’re starting to see pumpkins, ghosts, monsters and black cats. This can mean only one thing — Halloween is here. Although Hallow...
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Food pyramid replaced with a plate
FAIRBANKS — After devoting decades to designing a food pyramid, then honing and refining that design, the nation’s nutrition experts have settled on what they believe is the perfect geometry to rep...
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Saving is easier with helpful money habits
FAIRBANKS - Saving money is a habit. But there are some strategies that can help you save money. Remember that Ben Franklin said, “A penny saved is a penny earned.” But update that maxim to the cu...
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Fall is the best time to plant garlic in Fairbanks
FAIRBANKS - Can you believe fall is already here? This year you could clean up your garden and plant a crop for next year all in the same day. Fall is the best time to plant garlic. With a little l...
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Serve healthy snacks to kids in school
FAIRBANKS — School has started. Though summer always feels too short, the kids are back at their desks and learning. Make sure your kids are healthy and well nourished so they will be ready to lear...
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Tanana Valley State Fair offers opportunities for youths
FAIRBANKS — The Tanana Valley State Fair is a big event for people wanting to exhibit projects. It is an opportunity to share their talents, skills and knowledge with the community. In the 4-H pro...
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