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County Family and Consumer Sciences News
Holiday Spending?
The holidays are upon us. Have you made a plan for your holiday spending? Be kind to yourself and your family by setting limits on your spending.
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University's Food Safety Hotline Now Available by E-mail
Thanks to a partnership between The Kroger Co. and the Center for Innovative Food Technology (CIFT), Ohio State's Food Safety Hotline -- 1-800-752-2751 (toll-free in Ohio) -- has had trained students answering calls from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday since July.
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State Family and Consumer Sciences News
Emergency Alert: H1N1 Flu
OSU Extension plays a key role in the effort to educate the public and will help to limit the potential negative impact to the agricultural industry.
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