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Raising small poultry flocks on the farm or in the backyard has become very popular.  During the last few years, we have been tickled to see several 4-H families get involved in raising poultry and showing their prized birds at the county fair.

Hous-ing is very important when it comes to raising poultry.  The most important things to remember when choosing the type of housing are provisions for adequate shelter from weather, adequate ventilation, and protection from predators.

Dealing with Type 2 diabetes can be difficult at any age, but it can be especially troubling for teenagers, who must also deal with the pressures of youth including self-image and self-worth. As a parent, you can do simple things to make managing this disease easier for your teen and your entire family.

Is fat a bad word?  Not necessarily.  Simply put, fat is just the body’s storage form for energy.

If an animal consumes more energy than it uses, their body will store the excess calories as fat—like money in the bank they can use in an energy shortage (think cows calving in late winter).  Fat imparts flavor to food (like a T-bone steak) but it also adds calories.  Managing fat can be a delicate issue in the cattle business.

Carroll County is so fortunate to have two sets of horse clubs.

One horse club, under the leadership of Marla Bickers and Danielle Hickey, has been very productive and has really put Carroll County on the map in the world of horse competition. Their members (Kassandra Hickey, Mallary Bickers, Cassidy Buchanan and Shelby Ackerman) are very competitive and always bring home many champion ribbons.