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Norton County Community Foundation (NCCF) raised nearly $167,000 during the 5th Annual MyFoundation Campaign. This month-long matching gift campaign is primarily designed to encourage giving to NCCF’s Grant Endowment fund. To incentivize giving, the Dane G. Hansen Foundation committed matching dollars for the following: Grant Endowment Match: $50,000 Operating Fund “Bonus” Match: $25,000 After raising nearly $92,000 from donors, NCCF received the full $75,000 matching gift from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, raising a total of $167,000. Dollars raised will be invested into the foundation’s endowment funds, making

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This year’s campaign brings the 5-year total to over $725,000. “This community continually rises to the challenge and exceeds our expectations," said Tara Vance, NCCF Executive Director. “The MyFoundation Campaign is primarily about securing the future of our grant endowment fund. We’re so grateful to our community of supporters for sharing our vision and believing in the power of grant-making.”

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4-H launches the Kansas Clover Classroom New idea helps youth, families explore nearly three dozen project areas In another proactive move by the Kansas 4-H program during the COVID-19 era, officials have launched an online classroom to help youth explore the organization’s project areas. The Kansas Clover Classroom is open to anyone interested in learning more about the nearly three dozen projects available through Kansas 4-H. Some of the initial activities include getting to know your camera; learning about pollinators in the garden; and knowing the differences between quick bread and yeast bread. The lessons are open to everyone. The online materials are free; there is a small fee for those

who would like to receive printed materials. “We are just getting started and we hope to have something to challenge 4-H members and other youth that are curious about exploring a project,” said Susan Schlichting, the 4-H youth development agent in K-State Research and Extension’s Cottonwood District, who is based in Hays. “The online activities are developed at different skill levels. So, even if you’ve never done photography before, the lesson will give you some things to get you started in photography, for example.” The project is in its infancy and both 4-H staff members said more ac-

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tivities will be routinely added in the future. The early lessons are based on the most popular 4-H projects in past years, according to enrollment. “With a lot of people home for the winter holidays, this would be a great page to go to and start exploring some new projects,” Hinshaw said, adding that since the activities are online, family members in different locations could participate together in an activity like baking, for example. The classroom is located on the Kansas 4-H website, Kansas4-H.org, then select 4-H Clover Classroom under the Resources tab. Hinshaw also urges youth and families to learn more about Kansas 4-H by contacting their local 4-H club leader, or their local K-State Research and Extension agent.

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Is It The Gift That Matters? By Patsy L. Maddy Twin Creeks Extension District 4-H Youth Development Agent

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… Jingle Bells, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Silent Night and so many other familiar songs can be heard with small children anxiously awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus! With the past nine months of watching everyone on a roller coaster ride, the holiday season is witnessing many different emotions. Excitement for something positive, but fearful of allowing one’s self to physically gather, even with family. Our 2020 Covid-19 Christmas! The chance that someone might contract the virus unknowingly and the outcome of how the virus might affect other loved ones is uncertain. Some families are living life as they always have, others are riding the fence with some caution taken and others are fearful for themselves and others and are following all guidelines to do what they can to slow the spread. There

are as many different thoughts as there are individuals who can think, right or wrong! This holiday season we will need to adapt “To Make the Best Better”. Holiday gift giving is that one thing that can either invigorate you with so much eagerness in that you just can’t wait to see the response of those you have gifted; OR, there are some in which “shopping” can send them over the edge worrying whether the gift will be just right? Do they already have it? Will it fit? Is it the right color? What if they don’t like it? And the questions are endless! Does holiday gift giving really need to include “shopping”? Family and friends often report that holiday foods or other activities, rather than purchased gifts, can make for a happy holiday in and of itself. Take with How want

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State Line Shopper hard-earned money? cooking a meal togethShould families give er, playing a game or small, meaningful gifts going for a drive. and save up for a nice family vacation or spe- The gift of love is the When Janice Spicha shot a northern cial event? most personal and pintail on a Harlan special present anyone Consider these addi- can give. Share this gift County duck hunt Nov. 18, she said “it tional suggestions: with your family and was like winning the 1) Purchase a friends during this unlottery.” “family” gift, such as usual holiday season. a card or board game Make the most of what Not because that or basketball goal in which the entire family you have and cherish bird gave her a Neyour memories made braska Duck Slam, can participate. during 2020! making her the first

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2) Volunteer, as a family, to do something for the community: assist with a curbside pick-up holiday meal, help at a local movie theatre or food pantry or help local organizations pack and deliver holiday care boxes.

3) Reinforce in children that we don’t always get everything that we ‘want’ in life, but we should be thankful for what we do have and feel blessed to be able to spend time with each other. 4) Most importantly, almost everyone would rather have “presence” than “presents”. Make time during the holiday season to spend some quality time with children and family members. Find an activity where you actually have to communicate with each other and share ideas, whether that is

This article was adapted from a fellow Extension Agent, Berny Unruh, who at the time was a 4-H Youth Development Agent for Barton County. Kansas State University is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to a physical, vision, or hearing disability, contact Twin Creeks Extension District at Norton (785877-5755), Decatur (785-475-8121), Sheridan (785-675-3268) or Graham (785-4213411). Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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each harvest at OutdoorNebraska.org/ DuckSlam. All hunters who complete the slam during the 2020-2021 season will be registered to win one of several great prizes generously donated by Ducks Unlimited.

female to complete it Spicha shot her ducks in Harlan this season. County on four sep“A pintail is kind of arate days, hunting elusive out here at Open Fields and Waters sites. times,” the 73-yearold Alma hunter This is the second said. “I knew it would year of the Nebraska be the hardest duck Duck Slam but Spito get. Pintails have cha’s first year parbeen few and far beticipating. tween.” The Nebraska Duck Slam challenges hunters to harvest a teal (blue-winged or green-winged) of either sex, as well as drakes of three other species: an American wigeon, a mallard and a northern pintail. All ducks must be harvested in Nebraska, and hunters must upload a photo of

“I love to duck hunt, but I hadn’t paid much attention to it,” she said. “Then I saw something about it on Facebook, so I thought I would try it.” Spicha is one of 104 hunters to complete a Duck Slam this season, including one other female. In total, 283 hunters are participating.

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Governor Laura Kelly Announces Intention to Healthy aging goes beyond eating right, exercise Appoint Commerce Secretary David Toland to Most people know that tiatives work to reduce whether you are able to exercising regularly the marketing message attain a high school diBecome Lieutenant Governor and eating healthfully that makes consumers ploma, let alone go on

Governor Laura Kelly announced her intention to appoint David Toland, Secretary for the Kansas Department of Commerce, to become her Lieutenant Governor when current Lieutenant Governor Lynn Rogers vacates the position in January. “Replacing Lynn Rogers is no small task, but of all the candidates I considered, David is ready to hit the ground running in his new role,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “I have been impressed throughout his tenure as Commerce Secretary by his enthusiasm, energy, and commitment to economic development and business recruitment. I look forward to our continued partnership as he takes on his new responsibilities in the Lieutenant Governor’s office.” The Lieutenant Governor vacancy was initiated by Governor Kelly’s decision to appoint Lieutenant Governor Lynn

Rogers to become the Kansas State Treasurer. Secretary Toland will be sworn in as Lieutenant Governor in January. He will continue to serve as Commerce Secretary while taking on the duties of the Lieutenant Governor. “David and I have worked closely over the past two years on our shared initiative to lead the Office of Rural Prosperity,” Lieutenant Governor Lynn Rogers said. “I am impressed by his work ethic and his commitment to improving the lives of Kansans statewide. I know that he will make an excellent Lieutenant Governor and that he will smoothly transition into the new role.” The Lieutenant Governor works with state commissions and on issues most important to the Governor. In the event that the Governor cannot perform his or her duties, the Lieutenant Governor takes on the

role of the Governor. The office of the Lieutenant Governor is on the ballot at the invitation of the Governor and serves four years, elected during midterm years. “I’m deeply honored to serve Governor Kelly and the people of Kansas in this additional capacity as Lieutenant Governor, and to continue the important work launched by Lieutenant Governor Rogers with the Office of Rural Prosperity,” Commerce Secretary David Toland said. “Jobs and economic growth have never been more important than now, and building on the tremendous gains of the economic development team at the Department of Commerce will continue to be my focus going forward. I’m grateful to be working alongside the 'Economic Development Governor' as we build on the state’s business development successes and accelerate the state’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.”

is directly connected to aging well, and Kansas State University aging specialist Erin Yelland certainly agrees. But, she says, those two factors alone are not enough. “So many times when we hear about health, we’re hearing about those specific health behaviors that we should be doing: eating right and exercising,” Yelland said. “Of course those play a huge role in our health, but when you look at all the things that contribute to our length and quality of life, those specific health behaviors only contribute 30%. The other 70% relates to external factors different from eating well and exercising.” Yelland said that such external factors as environment, geographic location, education, socioeconomic status and others contribute to a person’s health at any age. She noted that each individual’s level of risk often corresponds to public health programs enacted by the community, county or state they live in. One example she cited is a public information campaign to limit tobacco and alcohol advertising in stores. “That is one example where public health ini-

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think about cigarettes and alcohol, which then makes you less likely to want to buy them,” Yelland said. “These types of local policies can be huge in determining your health behaviors.” Speaking on the factors that influence healthy aging, Yelland said: Environment. Air and water quality, housing and transit are included in this category. “Do you live in an environment where there is clean air, or do you live near a factory?” Yelland asked. “Or, do you have clean water with fluoride in it, or do you live in Flint, Michigan,” a city that since 2014 has struggled with high levels of lead in drinking water. A safe home – free from asbestos or other hazards – and access to transportation are also important to good health. Geographic location. Urban, suburban and rural communities each have their challenges. Neighborhoods in which younger residents feel unsafe to walk to school are stressful. “It can affect your brain development, and obviously it can be dangerous,” Yelland said. Rural areas may not feel the pressure of unsafe neighborhoods, but can struggle with access to transportation, food, internet and medical care. Education. “First of all,” Yelland said, “do you have parents who read to you and support you positively from a young age?” Older children who work to support the family or raise siblings also are at a disadvantage. “There are a lot of questions that go into

to trade school or a fouryear university.” Education also affects brain composition for the rest of one’s life. “We see that certain aspects of the brain are smaller in people who have higher levels of stress and lower levels of education. The more educated you are, the more likely you are to live a longer and healthier life.” Yelland added that socioeconomic status “always” affects external factors. “When we think about things such as broadband internet or healthy eating, having a stable job influences your behavior. If you have more money, you’re more likely to have faster and more stable internet. If you have more money, you’re more likely to be able to access nutritious and healthy, fresh food.” K-State Research and Extension agents across Kansas are helping to promote healthy communities by building local coalitions that address residents’ needs. Yelland said many of those efforts aim to identify “projects that we can help spearhead or partner with to make our community a safer and healthier place.” “K-State is using data developed across the world to talk about how we can make Kansas a healthier place, as well as doing our own research,” Yelland said. “There are a lot of things that extension is doing to address the 70% of outside factors that contribute to our good health.”

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Employment Outlook Promising for New College Graduates in Agriculture A report last week from USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Purdue University shows a strong job demand for new college graduates with degrees in agricultural programs. U.S. college graduates can expect approximately 59,400 job opportunities annually between 2020 and 2025. This reflects a 2.6 percent growth from the previous five years. Employ-

er demand will exceed the supply of available graduates with a bachelor's degree or higher in agriculture-related fields. A USDA NIFA spokesperson says students studying agriculture "have made a sound career choice and will graduate into a strong and growing job market in the years ahead." Graduates earning degrees with emphasis in food, agriculture, renewable nat-

ural resources and the environment will account for 61 percent of the annual supply pool. Most employment opportunities will be in business and management at 42 percent and another 31 percent in science and engineering. Openings anticipated in education, communication and government will make up 14 percent, and 13 percent will be in food and biomaterials production.

APHIS Changes Approach to Fight Emerald Ash Borer The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is changing its approach to fight the emerald ash borer beetle. Infestation of the borer beetle has spread through much of the United States and is highly destructive to ash trees. This week, APHIS announced a final rule that removes the federal domestic emerald ash borer quarantine regulations that the agency says have proved ineffec-

tive and will redirect resources to more promising methods. Removing the quarantine regulations ends APHIS' domestic regulatory activities, including issuing permits, certificates and compliance agreements, making site visits, and conducting investigations of suspected violations. The agency has worked to identify more effective and less intrusive methods, such as rearing and releasing biological control

agents. The results have already proved effective, according to USDA. The final rule and the response to comments was published Tuesday in the Federal Register and will be effective on January 14, 2021.

December 21, 2020

Chairman Roberts Receives NCBA's Capitol Hill Top Hand Award The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) today recognized U.S. Senator and Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, Pat Roberts (R-Kansas) with the Capitol Hill Top Hand Award in honor of his long career fighting for cattle producers and rural communities in our nation's capital.

"Chairman Roberts is a pillar of the cattle industry and there is no one more deserving of this award. Throughout a career spanning decades, he has always been committed to helping cattle producers in every way he can," said NCBA President Marty Smith. "It is my honor to give Chairman Roberts the

NCBA President Marty Smith presents Chairman Roberts with a custom hat from Greeley Hat Works. first Top Hand award and I personally thank him for all that he has done for every U.S. cattle producer." The Capitol Hill Top Hand Award, in its in-

augural year, is given to one elected official annually, who goes above and beyond the call of duty to represent cattle producers nationwide.

Roberts, Stabenow Applaud Enactment of Grain Standards Reauthorization Leadership of the Senate Agriculture Committee applaud the signing of the U.S. Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2020. Chairman Pat Roberts, a Kansas Re-

publican, and ranking Democrat Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, expressed their delight in a joint statement late last week. The White House announced that President Donald

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Trump signed the bill Friday. The U.S. Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2020 passed out of the Senate Agriculture Committee on June 24, the Senate on November 16, and the House of Representatives on December 2. Roberts, who is retiring, stated, “We’re ending 2020 by delivering on our promise of certainty and predictability to the federal grain inspection system.”

Stabenow says, “This bipartisan reauthorization will continue our grain inspection system and protect the interests of American farmers.” The legislation has wide industry support from national and state agriculture groups. The reauthorization allows the Federal Grain Inspection Service to continue establishing official marketing standards for grains and oilseeds.

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Care of Christmas and Thanksgiving Cacti Safety Considerations for Gifts of Home-Canned Foods products must be prepared · Cream soups Rachael Boyle Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent Agriculture and Natural Resources

Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) and Thanksgiving Cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) are epiphytes native to the jungles of South America. Epiphytic plants grow on other plants and use them for support but not for nutrients. Though these cacti are different species, they will hybridize and produce varying stem shapes. Christmas cactus normally has smooth stem segments, and Thanksgiving Cactus has hook-like appendages on each segment. Both of these cacti prefer bright indirect light. Too much sun can result in the leaves turning yellow. Common household temperatures are fine. Soil should be kept constantly moist but not waterlogged. Give them a light fertilization every other week until winter. Blooming will normally cease in late winter to early spring, but continue to keep them moist and fertilized until fall. During the fall, stop fertilizing, and give the plants only enough water so the stems do not shrivel in order to encourage flower bud formation. Though these plants seem to flower best if kept a little pot bound, flowers will diminish if they are too crowded.

If you haven't repotted in several years, or if you notice a decrease in flowering from the previous year, move the plant to a larger pot in the spring. If possible, move the plants outside for the summer. Choose a shady spot because these plants will not tolerate full sun. Leave the plants outside until frost threatens.

Home-canned foods are thoughtful gifts during the holidays or anytime. But how do you know if the food product you received as a gift is safe to eat? Use these tips based on National Center for Home Food Preservation guidelines to evaluate the safety of homecanned gifts.

Normally, the plants will have received enough cool nights in the 50- to 55-degree range that flower buds will have formed. However, if they haven't, subjecting the plants to nights greater than 12 hours long and temperatures between 59 and 69 degrees can also generate flowers. Twenty-five consecutive long nights is enough for flower initiation. Place the plants in an unused room or cover them with a dark cloth or cardboard box to insure that they receive uninterrupted darkness. After the flower buds have formed, it takes an additional nine to 10 weeks for flowers to complete development and bloom.

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• Fruit jams and jellies and whole fruits like peaches and pears are low-risk because their natural acidity and high sugar content provide an extra measure of safety.

following tested recipes in a pressure canner.

• Mixtures of acidic and low-acid foods — such as salsas and some pickled products — are also a potential risk for botulism if they are not properly processed. Jar size is important to home-canned food safety, as well. For example, while you can safely can salsa in pint jars, you won’t find any tested recipes for safely canning salsa in quart jars. • Not everything that is made commercially can be safely canned at home. For example, there are no tested procedures for home canning the following products: · Pesto ·Pumpkin butter or other vegetable-based butters

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