$1.8 million invested in Kansas streamside forestry initiative

Kansas Forest Service grant used to reduce sedimentation of federal reservoirs to improve water quality MANHATTAN, Kan. – A Kansas Forest Service official says streamside forests and woodlands have improved during the course of a six-year, $1.8 million project, but work remains to ensure the viability of local water resources. Robert Atchison, coordinator of the rural forestry program at KFS, said the agency has administered the grant from the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) to…

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OSU Extension checks canning equipment for safety

By Trisha Gedon STILLWATER, Okla. – With home gardens ripe for picking and farmers markets bursting with fresh fruits and vegetables, many Oklahomans also are gearing up for canning season. Canning the bounty from a garden is a great way to get that fresh-picked taste all year long, said Barbara Brown, Oklahoma State University Extension food specialist. “Canning can help gardeners avoid waste of excess produce by preserving the food for months. However, making sure…

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