Ask An Expert
Every Monday at 4:48 p.m. And Every Tuesday at 7:42 a.m. and 8:42 a.m.
The Ask an Expert informational series features quick tips and advice from USU Extension on everything from raising your own backyard chickens to stress-relieving activities.
Tune in Mondays during All Things Considered and Tuesdays during Morning Edition for Ask an Expert.
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March is National Nutrition Month. The theme, “Beyond the Table,” provides a great opportunity to reflect on your eating habits. Consider incorporating one or more of these ideas into your daily eating routine.
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It’s officially spring, and it’s time to start thinking about gardening season! Consider these tips to help you prepare. Included are links from the Utah State University Extension Gardeners Almanac.
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March 1 is Global Day of Unplugging, a day set aside to encourage people to disconnect from the electronic world, experience nature, talk to people, and, even if just for a day, live life without screens. Setting boundaries around phone use can benefit mental, emotional, and social health. So, consider putting your smartphone in the “friend zone” on March 1 and beyond by trying these tips.
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Tips include setting a specific pick-up and return time, as well as getting to know your children's friends.
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Autumn is officially here, and there is much to look forward to – pumpkins on the porch, apple cider, cooler temperatures, and walks through crunchy leaves.
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Consider these tips to prevent being bitten by a potentially infected mosquito.
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Consider these tips from the advisory about what you can do if you feel lonely or socially isolated.
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Back-to-school shopping can be the perfect time to help kids learn to inventory their clothing, make decisions, and become wise shoppers. Here are some tips to involve kids without leaving a hole in your pocketbook.
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Consider these tips to help reduce growing grasshopper populations.
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The heat is on, and yards and gardens are trying to survive the recent high temperatures. Consider these tips from the USU Extension Gardeners Almanac to help your garden succeed.