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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dairy Farmers:  Save Money & Natural Resources]]></title>
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	The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy is helping dairy farmers save money and conserve many of our natural resources.&nbsp; Dave White, Chief of NRCS, stated that, “By helping farmers conserve energy, we’re helping to reduce agriculture’s carbon footprint; helping to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels; and saving farmers money – improving their bottom lines”.

	The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy has launched of a new web resource that will help dairy farmers find and implement proven...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Conservation Notes: More Than You Can Imagine]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA['Forests for People - More Than You Can Imagine' is the Soil and Water Stewardship theme for 2011. Take this opportunity to learn about forests, tree identification, tree structure, management, conservation, and wildlife habitat. Forests cover 30% of the land area on Earth. Forests grow in many different parts of the world. With 302 millions hectares, the United States ranks 4th in the world for the amount of forest land area. Forests are not just trees. A forest is a diverse ecosystem. Forests...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Conservation Notes: Promote Water Conservation]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Water is essential to life. Promote water conservation through the use of rain barrels.
What is a rain barrel? A rain barrel is a system of collecting and storing water from the roofs of homes, barns and sheds. Rain barrels prevent water from attaching to soil or pollutants and being carried away and washed into storm drains. Reducing stormwater runoff reduces the amount of pesticides and fertilizer that impacts our water supply. Rain barrels protect and conserve an important natural resource,...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Conservation Notes: In the Winter]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[It is no secret. I love winter! Whether it is snuggled inside with a cup of cocoa, snapping photographs of winter scenery, or taking care of our cattle in winter conditions, I love winter.
There is so much to do during the winter months! Here are just a few activities kids and families can do together this winter...
&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;- Identify trees by their bark
&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;- Idenitfy animal tracks in the snow and record findings
&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;- Feed the winter...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2011 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Conservation Notes: A Year in Review at the Henry County SWCD]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The Henry County SWCD has continued to implement valuable conservation programs. 2010 has been another productive year for the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District. The following are activities the Henry County SWCD participated in or sponsored this past year:&#160;&#160;&#160;

    Henry County SWCD Annual Meeting - January 27
    Grazing Seminar - February 4
    Contractor's Breakfast - February 9
    Rain Barrel Sale - April 7
    Spring Bulb and Tree Sale - April 7-8
    Poster...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Conservation Notes: Soil Sampling]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are nutrients essential to plant growth. Over-application of nutrients is not good for plants or the environment. Nutrients may leach through the soil and into the groundwater or run off into storm drains. Soil testing measures the nutrient level of the soil and promotes proper nutrient management. For those who fertilize lawns or gardens, soil testing prevents over-application of nutrients and assists in the application of the proper amount of required...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Conservation Notes: Education is Key to Understanding]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Two of my nieces were visiting the farm one day in July. My dad and I decided to take Alexandra and Brenna for a ride out to the fields in the Mule. On our way, we talked about the cows, butterflies we spotted and the native plants growing along the pasture fence. When we stopped beside a corn field and soybean field, I took the opportunity to explain and show the parts of the corn and soybean plants.The girls loved how soft the soybean leaves were to touch. They even had to pick one of the...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Conservation Notes: Conservation is for Everyone]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[It takes over 500 years for one inch of topsoil to form. As urban or rural residents, it is imperative that we protect soil from erosion by wind&#160;and rain. We all need to be conservationists. Each of us needs to do our part in being good stewards of the land and conserving and protecting our natural resources. It is our responsibility!
What can you do to be a conservationist?
Install a rain barrel
&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;A rain barrel is a system of collecting and storing water from the...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:49:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Conservation Notes: Must be Doing Something Right]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[On my four-wheeler rides back and forth from our farms, I have observed the variety and amount of wildlife in the countryside... Monarch Butterflies, Bull Snakes, American Toads, and Meadowlarks just to name a few. I have especially noticed Quail. That is a wonderful sight to see! It used to be a rare occasion seeing Quail, and now I see them quite frequently. The wildlife sightings remind me to keep my camera with me... even on my four-wheeler. With the rainy spring, I have seen an abundance...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Conservation Notes: Butterfly Gardening]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[My mom and I made our annual trip to the local nursery this past weekend. As I was planting flowers, it got me thinking about butterflies and how I love the site of them fluttering around the yard. Do you want to attract and view the beauty of butterflies? Create a butterfly garden in your backyard. Follow these guidelines in creating a beautiful and friendly butterfly garden.
Plants:
Create a butterfly garden that is alluring to butterflies by growing plants in various heights, a variety of...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate>
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