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    From the Ground Up: Integrated Pest Management
    From the Ground Up: Integrated Pest Management , resource

    Spring gardening is here—but so are the pests. Ed Olsen and Alejandro Del Pozo with Virginia Cooperative Extension demonstrate how Integrated Pest Management can help you tackle insects. Learn simple steps to protect your garden and keep plants thriving, in From the Ground Up.

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    How Using Budgeting Apps Can Help with Managing Your Personal Finances , resource

    This publication helps individuals understand what to consider when choosing a budgeting or financial management app. Drawing on guidance from the FDIC, CFPB, and Better Business Bureau, it highlights key factors such as security, cost, privacy, and usability. The resource is designed for public use and as an educational tool for Extension and community programs that promote informed and confident financial decision-making.

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    Pistachio – More Than a Tree Nut!
    Pistachio – More Than a Tree Nut! , resource

    In addition to their rich mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acid profile, pistachios are abundant in phenolic compounds like flavonoids and anthocyanins, and carotenoids like lutein and zeaxanthin. Compared to other tree nuts and/or high protein foods, the amazing nutritional properties of pistachios have been linked to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

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