Cooperative Extension
Opportunities abound for youths in Fairbanks
Published May 5, 2008
How does youth development happen? Our youths do not grow up in isolation. They live and develop in many different contexts.
Beware of the budworm as springtime draws near
Published April 21, 2008
April sunshine brings May ... budworms?
Avoid identity theft by taking basic precautions, but be wary of promises
Published April 7, 2008
Recent headlines about data breaches and losses of personal information have prompted many companies to advertise products or services to help consumers prevent or minimize their risk of identity theft.
4-H is on the move across Alaska
Published March 24, 2008
Leaders and teens invade Fairbanks; teens meet with Legislatures and Board of Regents in Juneau; leaders travel to Boise, Idaho, for education opportunity; youths decorate, bake and play.
You’re probably wondering what I’m talking about. Well, let me share it with you.
Sustainable and organic agriculture conference to be held next week
Published March 10, 2008
Agriculture and organic growing enthusiasts are invited to the Fourth Annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference and Organic Growers School, March 21-22, at the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge.
Participants will hear about the latest in marketing and horticultural research, weed control, small farm economics and renewable energy options. The event is sponsored by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service, Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation District and Western Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education.
A little financial planning can go a long way in emergencies
Published February 25, 2008
This week, Feb. 24 to March 2, is America Saves Week. It is the time that we take a look at how much we are saving and ways to increase these amounts.
Most of us don’t save enough, but now is the time to rededicate yourself to living on less than you make and saving the remainder.
Tightening your house can loosen your budget
Published January 21, 2008
I had fuel oil delivered last week. The deliveryman brought the bill to the door and requested we didn't open it until he left. It caused a little laughter at our house, but I can imagine how often he has been chewed on because of the recent increase in fuel-oil costs.