Extension

The Trimble County Cattlemen’s Association is offering farmers who missed the previous deadline of July 3, 2015 the opportunity to apply for 50 percent cost share reimbursement on farm improvements.  Applications are available at the Trimble County Extension Office.  Projects must be completed and receipts must be dated December 3, 2014 – December 15, 2015.
Application Period: August 15, 2015 – September 15, 2015.  

For many years, the high saturated fat content of coconut oil made the oil a no-no for individuals looking to lose weight or live healthier lifestyles. Recent scientific reports have said saturated fat may not be as bad as once thought or as bad when compared to trans-fat. This has allowed coconut oil to gain popularity.

Is there anything better than a fresh mowed lawn in the summer?  As you are thinking about your freshly mowed lawn, you also want to make sure that you and your family are safe when you have to mow. Here are a few safety tips to think about when you are mowing:
4 Always wear sturdy shoes while mowing.  Do not wear sandals.  Although you may think summer weather requires sandals, you should always protect your toes and keep them covered when you are mowing.

Wearing sunglasses in the middle of summer may seem like a no-brainer, but not all sunglasses provide protection from ultraviolet rays, and not all adults wear them like they should. Accor-ding to The Vision Council, 65 percent of American adults view a pair of sunglasses as a fashion accessory rather than a health necessity. One in four adults rarely or never wear sunglasses when going outside, with millennials, adults born between 1981 and 1996, being the least likely to wear sunglasses always or often.