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Programs Promote Food, Nutrition, Health
The Master Food Volunteer Program was created by K-State Research and Extension in 2002 and has been adopted by 17 states. Volunteers receive 40 hours of training and, in return, provide 40 hours of volunteer service to their community.
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Researchers Battle Herbicide Resistant Weeds
Failure to control weeds in cropland can reduce crop yields by 20-40 percent or more. K-State researchers are identifying Kansas locations with herbicide-resistant weeds. They say that knowing the extent of the problem will help them develop production strategies to help Kansas farmers.
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Training Meets Commercial Cattle Feeder Needs
K-State beef scientists have offered the state's cattle feeders a college experience -- for free! Since 2009, about 400 Kansas cattlemen have attended the Cattle Feeders College in southwest Kansas.
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4-H Equips Youth With Science, Technology Skills
Students participating in 4-H report higher educational achievement and academic confidence, are nearly two times more likely to attend college, and more likely to pursue future courses or a career in science, engineering or computer technology.
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