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Farm Life is Uncontrollable, Know the Warning Signs of Stress
DECATUR, Ill. – On a farm, most pressures are constant and uncontrollable. Machinery breaks, weather delays work and commodity prices fluctuate. The work is isolating and stressful, which puts farmers at risk for severe and ongoing anxiety. Suicide rates are higher for farmers than any other...
Prune Your Way to Healthier Fruit Trees with Illinois Extension
DECATUR, IL – One of the keys to producing fruits in your home orchard or garden is yearly pruning during the dormant season. Proper pruning can increase fruit quality, reduce the occurrence of diseases and improve plant longevity, but many people are nervous about pruning or too heavy-...
Share the Love Around the Table not Bacteria this Thanksgiving
DECATUR – An estimated 1 in 6 Americans gets at least one foodborne illness annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This Thanksgiving, avoid foodborne illness by preventing these common kitchen food safety mistakes. The best way to reduce your risk...
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