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August 2002
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- Thursday, August 22, 2002
- New book chronicles history of Wisconsin's Cooperative Extension
- Pamela Seelman
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A new book chronicling the history of Wisconsin's Cooperative Extension is now available. The book, "The People Came First," was written by historian Jerry Apps, a former Wisconsin County Extension agent and specialist.
- Tuesday, August 13, 2002
- Vinyl miniblinds may be a source of lead
- John Merrill
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If you live in a home built after 1978, you probably assume you don't have to worry much about your children suffering from lead poisoning. However, if you have vinyl miniblinds, you may still need to worry, says University of Wisconsin-Madison/Extension housing specialist, John Merrill.
- Sunday, August 11, 2002
- Water testing reveals unsafe nitrate levels
- Chris Mechenich
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MADISON, Wis.-- Unsafe nitrate levels showed up on thirteen percent of 115 well water samples in a screening conducted by University of Wisconsin-Extension at the 2002 Farm Progress Days in Richland County. Nitrate-nitrogen greater than 10 milligrams per liter (mg/L) of water is considered unsafe.
- Friday, August 09, 2002
- New collaborative program targets needs of aging population
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- Sunday, August 04, 2002
- Conference to focus on latest research in nutrition and aging
- Bonnie Hutchins
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MADISON, Wis. - Professionals who work with older adults can learn about the latest research in nutrition and aging at the Current Concepts in Nutrition and Aging conference, Friday, Sept. 6 at The Pyle Center in Madison.
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