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Ways to help protect exhibition pigs from the spread of disease
Published on August 29, 2012
Using different biosecurity methods and practices can help protect your animal’s health. -
Work in partnership with youth to address bullying
Published on August 29, 2012
As schools and communities gear up to address issues of bullying, adults are encouraged to involve youth as partners in these efforts. Don’t let adultism create barriers to your anti-bullying efforts! -
Biosecurity plans are needed for all types of pork producers
Published on August 29, 2012
Maintaining the health of your animal is important for youth with exhibition swine. -
Youth pork producers should be aware of disease spread during exhibition season
Published on August 29, 2012
Understanding how diseases are spread can help youth pork producers raise healthy animals for exhibition. -
Health officials remind fairgoers to take H3N2v precautions
Published on August 28, 2012
The CDC suggests simple steps for persons having contact with swine at county fairs to prevent spread of H3N2v virus, commonly known as “swine flu.” -
Hands-on budgeting simulation makes learning come alive for youth
Published on August 27, 2012
“Spartan Dollars and Cents” is a fun, free learning simulation created to exposure youth to the daily financial choices they will encounter in the real world. -
What is “cultural competency?”
Published on August 24, 2012
Volunteers should understand the importance of cultural sensitivity as it relates to work with their clients. Learn what cultural competency is and what it includes. -
Back-to-school strategies for success
Published on August 23, 2012
Transitioning into a new schedule may be stressful for children. Use these helpful hints to ease back into the school year. -
Wet and Wild Leadership Camp: Teens gain leadership and science skills
Published on August 23, 2012
Seventh and eighth graders that participated in “Wet and Wild Leadership Camp” gained skills in leadership and science. -
Understanding the role of values when working with volunteers
Published on August 23, 2012
Volunteering often brings together culturally diverse groups of people, which can mean differences in what people value and how values are formed. It’s critical that volunteers are open to communication in order to support respectful relationships.