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On World Food Day, thank a farmer

Sadac Israel — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:02:55 +0000

On World Food Day, thank a farmer (ARA) – Fewer than 3 percent of Americans work in farming. Yet, this sector of our workforce not only feeds our country, it also provides a wealth of grain and food exports that feed millions of people around the world. In fact, America’s agriculture sector is so productive [...]

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Guidance for gardeners: avoiding injury and discomfort

Sadac Israel — Tue, 10 May 2011 20:10:26 +0000

Guidance for gardeners: avoiding injury and discomfort (ARA) – Warm weather is here and it’s time to get the garden going. Gardening is good for you on many levels – from the mental health boost you get from doing something relaxing to the physical benefits of exercise, time outdoors and adding fresh vegetables to your [...]

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Community Invited to Dig In, a Garden Summit, March 5 at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh

Sadac Israel — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:54:17 +0000

Jan 26, 2011 – RALEIGH, N.C. (January 26, 2011) Advocates for Health in Action (AHA) presents Dig In, the second annual community gardens summit, on Saturday, March 5, from 8:30 am-1:00 pm at Marbles Kids Museum in downtown Raleigh. Dig In is designed for anyone who wants to build and maintain a community garden or [...]

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A veterinarian’s top 10 tips for keeping pets healthy in winter

Sadac Israel — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:52:16 +0000

A veterinarian’s top 10 tips for keeping pets healthy in winter (ARA) – Jack Frost is nipping at your pet’s nose. Winter is here again, and cold weather can be uncomfortable and dangerous to your pet. “In colder regions of the country, pet owners should already know that they need to make accommodations for their [...]

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How to Keep Your Family Flu-free

Sadac Israel — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:09:25 +0000

How to Keep Your Family Flu-free (ARA) – “Sniffle, sniffle, wheeze, wheeze.” These are tell-tale sounds of cold and flu season, which is right around the corner. With a little knowledge and a few smart tips, you and your family may make it through the winter without a single “ah-choo!” Lifestyle expert Hannah Keeley, author [...]

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What to Do When Your HVAC System Breaks Down

Sadac Israel — Mon, 26 May 2008 17:16:00 +0000

(ARA) – It’s a home comfort emergency. Your air conditioning system breaks down in the middle of a heat wave, or your current heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system sounds and feels like it’s on its last legs. When you need to replace your system quickly, what should you do? The folks at American Standard [...]

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Backyard Battleground

Sadac Israel — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:12:42 +0000

Birders Outsmart the Squirrels This Spring (ARA) – Few sights ignite as much frustration in the hearts of bird-lovers as a squirrel’s bushy tail bobbing happily in the bird feeder. Serious birders and casual bird lovers alike know that when the squirrels move in there’s not often much left for the birds. Outwitting the squirrels [...]

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Feed Your Feathered Friends All Winter Long

Sadac Israel — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:07:38 +0000

(ARA) – What winter traveler can resist the attraction of a small cabin deep in snow-swept woods at dusk, lit and warmed by a crackling fire and framed by two overstuffed chairs and a tray of snacks on the hearth? Indeed, a welcome sight on any blustery evening. This could be the site of a [...]

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Protect Wooden Yard Structures as Part of Fall Routine

Sadac Israel — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 23:50:38 +0000

Check-up and cleaning take little time, and effects last for years (ARA) – Brisk mornings and crisp evenings, long shadows and a quicker-to-fade sun all say it’s time to store garden tools and hoses, tidy up the shrubs — and winterize your home’s wooden outdoor structures. Caring for decks, gazebos and pergolas, often made of [...]

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How to Have a Beautiful Spring Garden Despite Drought

Sadac Israel — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 23:46:58 +0000

(ARA) – In these times of severe drought in many parts of the country, consumers are desperate for plants that will make their gardens shine, in spite of water restrictions. The secret is selecting plants that are naturally not thirsty. Many of our own native plants, water-storing cactus and succulents for example, have evolved over [...]

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