Category: August 2017

Open a Good Book while Beating the Heat!

As you find yourself indoors during the hottest hours of a summer day, pick up a book and enjoy active reading! Reading with a child or friend will keep both of your minds exploring new things and enhance relationships. As you dig into reading, check out this K-State Research and Extension resource to help make sure your time is filled with quality learning experiences and lots of fun!

Emergent Literacy: Helping Young Children’s Development Through Readinghttps://www.bookstore.ksre.k-state.edu/pubs/MF3161.pdf

By:  Nora Rhoades

Know Fact from Fiction about Insurance Coverage

Taking the time to read the fine print of health, auto and home insurance policies may not always happen with consumers. But it pays to understand what you’re purchasing so there are no surprises if you ever need to file aclaim.

Understand 9 common insurance misconceptions that may occur from a lack of policy knowledge. They were compiled from questions to the Kansas Insurance Department Consumer Assistance Division and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). Ken Selzer, CPA, Kansas Commissioner of Insurance provides insight about each misconception in the July 2017 column, “Insurance Matters”: http://www.ksinsurance.org/documents/department/insurance-matters/July2017-insurance-matters.pdf

By:  Nora Rhoades

Master Gardner Program

Do you love to garden? If you are passionate about horticulture and giving back to our community, the Master Gardener Program is perfect for you. We are seeking passionate volunteers to engage our community with horticulture education all while developing their own knowledge. We want you to use your unique skills and abilities to promote and share sound horticulture knowledge with all those around us.

To learn more visit the website at: http://www.postrock.k-state.edu/lawn-garden/emgvolunteer/index.html

By:  Cassie Homan

August You Asked It!

You Asked It! is a monthly newsletter published each month by the K-State Research and Extension Rapid Response Center. News articles are based on questions received, current food safety issues, or information based on the time of year. Topics featured in the August newsletter include:

    • The Science of Freezing Food
    • Why do home canned green beans get cloudy liquid?
    • Chia Seeds in Jam
    • What is Pearled Barley?
    • Can I add bacon to green beans before canning them?
    • Mayonnaise Mix-Ins!
    • Advancing Awareness of Accident Prevention in the Home
    • Bake for Good: Kids

  • Safety Tips for Handling and Preparing Common Foods
  • It’s Back to School Time!

Enjoy the August newsletter here http://bit.ly/2uyPbMr

By:  Ashley Svaty