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What is CCA-treated wood?
If your residential wood structure was built before 2004 and is not made of cedar or redwood, it was most likely constructed with wood pressure-treated with Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA). CCA is a chemical preservative comprised of arsenic, chromium, and copper. First produced decades ago, it was a major source of treated-wood for decks, playgrounds, and other outdoor residential structures until 2004.
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What Is Marcellus Shale?
Marcellus Shale is a geological formation that was formed by the accumulation of sediment into a sea. This formation was eventually buried over many thousands of years and compressed to produce an organic-rich black shale. This geological formation, which dates back to the Devonian time period, stretches from the Northeast to the Southwest in direction. For more information and a PowerPoint presentation about "Utica and Marcellus Shale Gas and Oil Lease Terms" click on the read more link...
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2011 Farmers Tax Guide available
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UPDATES FOR AGNR, FCS, 4-H NEWSLETTER POLICIES
Due to changes in our local office and limited funding, in an effort to keep our information current and timely, all articles are available to you via e-mail and our website.
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County News
"Choose It! Use It!"
"Choose It! Use It!"
"The 'Choose It! Use It!' program is geared for kids to help fight obesity, but it's also more than that -- it's a program to help kids become healthier," said Shari Gallup, OSU Extension educator in family and consumer sciences.
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Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Program
Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Program
Licking County's OCVN Chapter assists local partners in presenting programs about local flora and fauna and stewardship opportunities.
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State News
This yellow weed is NOT a wild flower!
This yellow weed is NOT a wild flower!
Cressleaf groundsel, a noxious weed poisonous to livestock, seems to be everywhere this spring
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Timely Tips for Backyard Gardeners
Timely Tips for Backyard Gardeners
May 11, 2012
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