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    • Pack a Safe Lunch 
      Extension Food and Nutrition Specialists (2009-01-06)
      Lunches taken to school or work can be the cause of food-borne illness. To keep children safe, make sure hot foods are kept hot and cold foods are kept cold. Learn which foods are safe at room temperature, as well as other ...
    • Packing a Safe School Lunch (Spanish) 
      Van Laanen, Peggy (2001-10-22)
      Lunches children take to school can be the cause of food-borne illness. To keep children safe, make sure hot foods are kept hot and cold foods are kept cold. Learn which foods are safe at room temperature, as well as ...
    • Pantry and Fabric Pests in the Home 
      Merchant, Michael E.; Brown, Wizzie (2008-10-22)
      Pests such as Indian meal moths and various beetles and weevils can infest stored food. Dermestes beetles and clothes moths attack stored fabrics, hides and feathers. The first step in controlling these pests is learning ...
    • Paper Wasps, Yellowjackets and Solitary Wasps 
      Moore, Glen C.; Merchant, Michael E. (2003-07-23)
      Several kinds of stinging wasps can pose health and safety threats to humans. This publication discusses the biology and characteristics of social and solitary wasps--paper wasps, yellowjackets, hornets, solitary wasps and ...
    • Parent Involvement 
      Howard, Jeff W. (2005-05-10)
      To be successful, a 4-H program must have parent involvement. Although 4-H leaders and Extension agents may interest young people in becoming members, they need the parents' goodwill and support to keep them interested, ...
    • Parent Involvement (Spanish) 
      Howard, Jeff W. (2005-05-10)
      To be successful, a 4-H program must have parent involvement. Although 4-H leaders and Extension agents may interest youths in becoming members, they need the parents' goodwill and support to keep them interested, enthusiastic ...
    • Parli-Pro: A Fun Guide for Learning Parliamentary Procedures 
      Davis, Brad (2007-07-23)
      The use of parliamentary procedure helps meetings run smoothly and efficiently. This 4-H guide explains how to participate in and conduct meetings. It includes examples of what to say and worksheets.
    • Particulate Matter: What is it and Why does it Matter to Agriculture? 
      Mukhtar, Saqib; McGee, Russell (2009-04-16)
      Particulate matter is the dust and other small particles that are suspended in the air. The Environmental Protection Agency regulates particulate matter because it can cause health problems when inhaled. This publication ...
    • Pasture and Soil Management Following Tidal Saltwater Intrusion 
      Provin, Tony; Redmon, Larry; McFarland, Mark L.; Feagley, Sam E. (2009-05-26)
      When land is flooded by saltwater, as after a hurricane tidal surge, it can long-term effects on soil productivity and fertility. This publication explains how to reclaim flooded pasture land. Having soil tested for salinity ...
    • Pasture, Rangeland and Forage Risk Management Insurance Pilot Program Continues 
      Pena, Jose G.; Bevers, Stan; Thompson, Bill (2007-10-29)
      A new insurance program is available from USDA to protect producers from the loss of forage produced for grazing or harvested for hay. Insurance polices may be purchased through local crop insurance agents until November ...
    • Pattern Alteration: Back Hip Fullness 
      (2006-08-04)
      Flat buttocks cause folds in the derriere of skirts and pants, resulting in sags and wrinkles. Full buttocks cause horizontal wrinkles and side seams that pull. This well-illustrated publication gives basic instructions ...
    • Pattern Alteration: Personal Measurement Chart (Spanish) 
      (2006-02-08)
      This chart lists 17 measurements commonly used in altering garments.
    • Pattern Alteration: Bodice Back Width 
      (2006-03-24)
      If the back bodice of a garment is too tight or too loose because of a wide or narrow back, the pattern can be altered to make the garment fit better. This publication gives instructions on altering the bodice back width ...
    • Pattern Alteration: Even Hip Circumference 
      (2006-08-04)
      When a garment is too tight in the hip area, crosswise wrinkles form above the hipline in front and in back. The garment also may cup under the seat area. When it's too loose, vertical folds fall from the waist to the hem ...
    • Pattern Alteration: Hollow Chest 
      (2006-08-04)
      Hollow chest is a posture problem characterized by a depression in the upper chest area above the bust line. It causes clothing to fall in horizontal folds across the chest and the grain line to drop at center front. This ...
    • Pattern Alteration: Increasing Bodice Front Fullness 
      (2006-08-04)
      A bodice too small in the bust may cause wrinkles and pull lines between the breasts. This publication explains how to alter patterns for bust fullness, including those for bodices or dresses with French darts, princess ...
    • Pattern Alteration: Large Abdomen 
      (2006-08-04)
      A large abdomen causes the hemline on a skirt to hike in front and pulls the side seam forward. This publication gives instructions on altering patterns for a basic skirt and pants.
    • Pattern Alteration: Lengthening & Shortening 
      (2006-08-04)
      Lengthening or shortening a pattern is often the only adjustment needed to correct fitting problems. This well-illustrated publication guides you through the steps to fix major fitting points associated with a garment that ...
    • Pattern Alteration: Location of Bust Fullness 
      (2006-08-04)
      Locating bust fullness when you alter a garment is essential for proper fit. If the bust darts are not positioned correctly on the figure, the bodice will have horizontal and diagonal wrinkles across the front. The darts ...
    • Pattern Alteration: Personal Measurement Chart 
      (2006-02-09)
      This chart lists 17 measurements commonly used in altering garments.