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Radio Programs- Pre-recorded radio programs are offered to commercial radio stations and to county Extension agents via audio compact disks and tape.


Consumer Programs
June 25 - June 29

Buying Clothing For Your Wardrobe
Needs, quality, fashion, price, and selection are improtant while shopping during the summer sales.

Improving The Quality of Your Soil
Solids are classified according to their texture and can be improved by adding organic matter.

Starting A New Credit Card For Teens
A secured credit card can be issued to teens and it will function similar to a debit card.

Guarding Against Indoor Pollutants
Home pollutants come from indoor sources.  A tightened home can increase the amount of pollutants.

Signaling A Change In Family Composition
After the 2000 census, the rate of family size has changed.  The number of unmarried couples with children has raised.  


Consumer Programs
June 18 - June 22

Ordering Super Sized Meals
When eating at a fast food restuarant, avoid the super sized meals because they are over doubled the amount of calories.

Buying Clothes By Bargain Shopping
Buying shopping is not always a bargain.  The clothes you buy should fit your needs.

Pruning To Control Fire Blight
Prune out dead branches by breaking off the branch 10 inches from the stem.

Air Conditioning
A big air conditioner will perform less affectively than a smaller unit in your home.  

Consumer Investment Fraud
To avoid consumer investment fraud, check with your local business bureau to learn more about the investments.


Consumer Programs
June 11 - June 15

The Cost Of Credit Cards
Interest rates may be raised if a credit card payment it made later.

Family Rules
Set up household rules for good behaivor among everyone.

Excersice Personality
There are three types of exercise personalities, the self motivator, the spontaneous and the team players.

Colorado Blue Spruce Cultivar
Cultivars and seedlings are two types of blue spruce.

Decorating Ceilings
There are many ways to decorate your ceiling to make it appear differently.


Consumer Programs
June 4 - June 8

Preserving A Wedding Gown
To preserve your wedding gown, cleaing should be done as soon as possible after the wedding.

Earning A Child's Trust
Trust is the most important factor in a parent-child relationship.  Also respect your child's decisions.

Cooling Tips For Your Home
When cooling your home use a whole house fan, set the thermostat at a steady temperature and be careful not to place objects give off heat near the unit.

A Programmable Thermostat
Using a programmable thermostat in your home will allow you too adjust the temperatures and keep it on a pre-set.

Packing Food For A Trip
Keeping food cold while on a trip is vital to avoid spoiling it.  Bacteria grows easily on food when its not cold.  


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