Fair booth shows farm life and 4-H spirit
At the fair a Farm Fun booth offers hands on tasks like milking Nellie Bell a wooden cow on loan from Lyons and seed growth in a cup. Kids and adults learn by doing while 4-H leader Connie Gross promotes growth, cooperation, and the value of helping others through agriculture and photography projects.
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Tristan
Connie Gross
Finney Flyers 4-H Club
Nellie Bell
Gross
Lyons
Nellie *Bell
Fair entries spark buzz and hope among participants
Hubbard praises the fair’s check in and urges more entrants while judges inspect jams jellies and butters. Prizes include blue ribbons three dollars red two white one with rosettes as big motivators. Lachele Greathouse and Austin highlight entry variety from model cars to interlocking blocks and duct tape crafts. Anyone can enter, not limited to 4 H.
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Hubbard
Lachele Greathouse
Austin
Greathouse
Mainland NBAF Debate Highlights Safety and Modeling Flaws
Biothreat lab analysis questions DHS environ mental impact statement with GAO findings on a flawed dispersion model and missing market response in economic analysis. After hearings over three years the key question remains whether foot and mouth disease research can be safely conducted on the mainland versus Plum Island and how benefits of rapid diagnosis weigh against risks.
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DHS
Dingell
GAO
Homeland Security Department
NBAF
Bradley Buswell
Farmers weigh in on climate change and carbon credits
Farmers voiced skepticism about climate change legislation and carbon credits but acknowledge political realities require them to influence policy. They fear higher taxes and energy costs may raise fertilizer and chemical prices, though some see the need to engage. Paul Penner, KAWG president and Hillsboro farmer, summarized the cautious stance.
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Paul Penner
KAWG
Hillsboro
Skep
Tical
Penner
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