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Knowledge for Life
November 2023
Delivering research-based information you can trust
to be accurate and unbiased.
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November 2023 Personal Financial Check In
- Shift to a more positive financial perspective by practicing gratitude. It's true!
- Try this shopping strategy to reduce Thanksgiving meal costs.
- Ways to keep your budget in check as the year winds to a close.
Read more financial tips for the month
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2024 Medicare Review
Health care costs can exceed inflation, even with cost of living adjustments. As one ages, health care expenses become the second largest share of household expenses.
Here's a roundup of Medicare costs and plan options, which you can review to make sure they meet your budget and health care needs.
Read more
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The Black and Yellow Garden Spider
As a child, Amy Keigher was afraid of garden spiders.
Today, as an Extension Natural Resources agent, she appreciates their unique characteristics and role as "helpers" in the garden.
Learn more
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Extension Master Naturalist Class of 2024
Applications for our next class of EMNs are due November 6, 2023. Learn more
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Nutrition, Food Safety, and Health | |
November is National Diabetes Month
Diabetes is no longer a disease that you get when you are older. In fact, many of us have friends, relatives, and colleagues who are either pre-diabetic or diabetic.
Learn more and get tips to help you prevent or manage diabetes and stay healthy.
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Try a cooking class!
Our Extension Master Food Volunteers offer a variety of cooking classes throughout the year. Classes include samples, demonstrations, nutrition tips, hands on activities, plus a chance to learn something new. Grab a friend and sign up!
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Thanksgiving food safety assistance
Remember... we are here to help with your food safety and nutrition questions this holiday.
foodhelp@jocogov.org
(913) 715-7000
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Living Christmas Tree Care
How about this for a specialty crop?
If you plan to buy a live Christmas tree, here are tips to make it last longer this season.
Read more
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November Garden Tips
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Take a soil test and make needed adjustments in the fall
- Till garden soil and add organic matter
- Remove frost-killed annuals
- Fertilize bluegrass and fescue lawns with a quick release high nitrogen fertilizer to promote root development and early spring green up
- Mow bluegrass and fescue lawns to 2 to 2 ½ inches at the last mowing
- Mulch fallen leaves into the lawn to prevent winter suffocation and provide habitat for beneficial insects
- Clean and oil garden tools, sprayers, and other equipment. Store them for winter
- Drain garden hoses and sprinklers and store indoors for increased life. If you decide to leave them outside, unscrew them from faucets
- If fuel is to remain in power equipment, add fuel stabilizer. Otherwise, drain gas from power equipment for winter storage. Make any needed repairs
- Start a compost pile with leaves
- Turn compost pile to hasten breakdown
Flowers! Fruits and Veggies! Trees! Lawn! Get more November Gardening Calendar on our website.
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Fertilize Kansas City Cool Season Lawns One Last Time Before Winter
Before calling it quits for the year on the lawn, there is one last important chore left to perform — fertilization.
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Solutions for getting rid of fall’s abundant leaves
There are many uses for fallen leaves, none of which include the landfill.
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In case you missed it:
Extension Horticulture Anthony Reardon hosted this month's K-State Garden Hour with tips for winter garden prep.
Watch the recording
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You can hear Anthony every week on Planting the Plains, a horticulture podcast produced by High Plains Public Radio.
Listen to the podcast here.
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48 Hours of 4-H Weekend in Johnson County
“4-H has a really long history of young people being involved in their community.”
Johnson County 4-H'ers made an impact during the 48 Hours of 4-H Weekend last month. Learn more
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Board Leadership Basics returns!
You are serving on a board... so now what?
The Board Leadership Mini-Series provides an opportunity to give community-based boards (elected, appointed, or recognized by local units of government) affordable training necessary to be most effective and efficient with their responsibilities. This free class is sponsored by our Silver Clovers program!
Learn more
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Silver Clovers returns with special programs for ages 50+
We are excited to present our newest Silver Clover video, "How to Dispose of Used Medication."
Silver Clovers began during COVID to connect Johnson County residents ages 50 and older. Look for new content each month, both online and in person, to build new skills and increase social connection.
Sign up to receive Silver Clovers emails, and we will let you know when new content and events are available.
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4-H Youth Development Events | |
November 4: Achievement Celebration | |
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