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  • K-State Horticulturist Breeding Purple Sweet Potato for Kansas
  • Released: November 20, 2009

    Plant breeder Ted Carey jokes that he’s spending so much time in developing a purple sweet potato because it could translate into a fan-favorite “niche” product. His vision is purple french fries, sold at Kansas State University (“purple pride”) football games.


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  • Holiday Season 2009: Family-Friendly Holiday Calls for Planning, Patience

  • Released: November 16, 2009

    In the holiday rush, parents can miss opportunities to build memories with their children and family.

    Adults know that it can be easier to say ‘I'll do that,’ rather than encourage children to get involved in preparing foods and planning gatherings during the holidays, said Sandy Procter, Kansas State University Research and Extension nutrition specialist.


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  • Enjoy Holiday Foods Without Adding Extra Pounds

  • Released: November 10, 2009

    Here a nibble, there a nibble, everywhere a nibble. . .

    With November, December and January -- from the day after Halloween until the end of play at the Super Bowl -- often referred to as "the eating season," adding a few extra pounds is easy to do.



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  • Holiday Season 2009: ‘Tis the Season to Trim Costs, Not Joy
  • Released: November 06, 2009

    Well advertised bargains are meant to tempt holiday shoppers, yet overspending can add stress now and in the future, when the bill comes, said Carol Young, Kansas State University Research and Extension financial management specialist.


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