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What does Conservation mean? The definition in the dictionary says, “the act of conserving: prevention of injury, decay, waste or loss; preservation; and the careful utilization of a natural resource in order to prevent depletion”. So, what does that mean for each and every one of us? Practices have been followed for years by some people to preserve the valuable resources we have here in our area.

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*MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE* SUGGESTED DONATION OF $4. IF YOU WOULD LIKE A SUBSTITUTE SALAD, PLEASE CALL BY 11 a.m. 870-453-8488 UNDER 60 AND CARRY OUT $7 **LUNCH SERVED MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.** Monday July 31: Beef & Noodle, Cabbage & Carrots, Wheat Roll, Strawberries w/ Topping Tuesday August 1: Scrambled Eggs, Turkey Sausage Patty, Spinach, Pancakes, Fried Apples Wednesday August 2: Turkey Tetrazzini, Tuscan Blend Vegetables, Wheat Roll, Fruit Medley Thursday August 3: Sweet & Sour Pork, Fluffy white rice, Vegetable Medley, Wheat Roll, Sherbet Friday August 4: Fried Fish w/bun, Pinto Beans, Creamy Coleslaw, Sugar Cookie

There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive Friday, July 14, at YellvilleSummit Middle School. Donations can be made between 10 a.m.

by Kenny Simon, Instructor and Extension Forage Specialist Has your forage yield been lower than expected? You are not alone! Many producers across the state have been experiencing the same thing. Why are yields so much lower than normal? Lance Blythe, Greene County agricultural agent, surveyed his livestock and forage producers.

Informed Choices Fund Raiser will be held Sunday, July 23 - 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Since the 1900s, native grasslands have been some of the most threatened ecosystems in the United States, losing up to 99 percent of their area due to intensive agriculture, haying, and grazing. As the demand for croplands increases, native grasslands will continue to be in jeopardy.