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Show Wednesday, May 5, 1999 tE fye Revs (3nd Views Prom ilour Nephi, Utah (EtnuB-ff- o the fall for composting andor soil incorporation. Needles from conifer trees may also be used. Bark, sawdust, shavings, and other wood products are less likely to contain weed seeds than are manures. Peatmoss is an excellent material, high in organic matter and somewhat acidic. Cost is a major factor for the quantities needed. Manure may be available and is an excellent source of organic matter. If well handled, it may contain substannutrients when used in sufGoOD tial ficient quantities. It may also be of viable weed seeds verize clods. Level and compact a source the trip through survived that the soil for a firm seedbed. The animals the digestive tract. final soil surface should be as levon the kind Straw, depending el as possible for uniform water may also create weed problems. penetration. Grass clippings, green manure SOIL IMPROVEMENT. crops and kitchen vegetable Clay soils have the ability to be used. These hold moisture well and usually trimmings may tissues are mostly water, their contain more nutrients than cells are not mature and dont light soils. They dry slowly in the contain the lignin and waxes spring so early planting of crops which produce long term soil is not possible. Water penetraGrass clippings tion is slow so irrigation water improvement. material to an are excellent often runs off instead of entering mulch the garden soil surface to the root zone. Sandy soils reduce weed problems and to are easy to work but have low conserve moisture. Dont apply water holding capacities, so a lot at once. A lf inch layplants may suffer from moisture er will dry out quickly and not stress in hot weather. Nutrients get slimy. TOUGH CLAY SOILS. may be lost as irrigation water it may be expensive Although moves downward through the and difficult to apply, a two inch soil. of in addition to the These almost opposite draw- layer sand, will matter, help your organic backs of both soil types can be to garden in soils with a ability corrected by the same technique content If sand is used - adding organic matter. Fine high clay without the organic matter, low clay particles can be physically grade concrete may be formed separated by coarse organic ma- with the fine clay particles actterial. Nutrient and water holding as cement. ing qualities of sandy soils can be increased. As the organic matter breaks down, its components continue to have soil improving characteristics. Begin by incorporating 2 to 3 inches of organic matter 6 to 8 inches deep. This application will not last forever and you should plan to add about 2 more inches each year. With heavy May 12th is the deadline for soils, youll need two or three years to see much ofan improve- having your swine tagged for the ment Summer mulching or com- Juab County Fair. If you are planning on exhibiting a hog in post addition will be helpful. this years county fair swine conSOURCES OF test, you will need to make an ORGANIC MATTER. You will need a lot to do the job appointment for tagging. Call Jeff Banks at the USU so look for abundant, inexpen0 Extension td deService, sive materials. Leaves from ciduous trees may be gathered in make arrangements and enroll Page 9 JuabcA County agent PrcpcEg 6c:rc!!oi A' good garden soil is deep, near loose, fertile, neutral, and has a lot of decayed organic matter. The ideal is available, so the good may have to improve what s at hand! Vegetables and oth-;- r plants will grow satisfactorily vith a wide range of soil types rom sand to clay if certain steps ire followed for overcoming their tasic well-draine- d, sel-io- gar-len- short-coming- m er s. IAULING SOIL. In most instances you are bet-e- r off to work with the soils that ou have. You know what their iroblems are. Hauled in soil may lot be any better than that in 'our yard. It could be a source f noxious weeds that you dont lave. If you need to cover a rock ir coarse gravel bed or raise the evel of a yard are, fill may be leeded. It may or may not an area in which you wish jo grow plants. TIMING. Many gardeners are impatient and damage the soil structure by rushing the season. Soils that gardeners call gumbo or adobe are usually a loam type that one tries to prepare too early. Test this way: take a handful of soil from a 3 inch depth. Squeeze it firmly in the hand. Unless Drop it on a the ball shatters, do not try to rototill. Youll get hard clods and preparing a good seedbed will be difficult MIXING. When the soil has dried suffiim-iro- side-wal- ve k. ciently, spade or rototill to a depth of about 8 inches. Garden soil doesnt need to be Tour-fine.- 1 6-- Leave marble-size- d particles and crusting will not be as severe as with over prepared soil. Youll need to use a rake to pul one-ha- (3K GgOggdQ The USU Extension Service held its annual Talent Contest, April 19th. Winning blue ribbons in the 5th grade and younger group were: Chancey Evans, instru4-- H In the grade group, 6th-8t- h tagging DUGMeGO ujuraneFG Peterson, piano; Selena Suther- cal; and Mary Dawn Sperry, piland and Jeana Sutherland, va- ano, in the Sr. Division. Other participants include: riety; Trinity Evans, vocal. h Janelle Bastian, Jeanne Blue ribbon winners in the Autumn Nielson, Devi grade were: Taraca McPherson, instrumental; Jace Peter- Woodruff, Phoebe Durham, son, piano; Amy Westring, vari- Aubrey Nielson, Nathan Basety; Chelcie Nielson, vocal. tian, Megan Bastian, Patrick Overall trophy winners were: McManus, and McKenzie Katelyn Peterson, piano, in the Jr. Division; in the Intermediate Division, Chelsea McManus, vo- Are the children fed enough? Are healthy and snacks provided? What sort of activities or daily agendas are provided? Can the provider respond to Do you hovo special needs of a family? Are there programs for school-ag- e to help children to attend before and find quality after school? Are there childcare centers chlldcaro?" that provide care in the evenings, have parents volunteer one day weekends or when a child is sick? What arrangements are availa week to help provide care and able if children need to be picked increase parents, awareness of school or from home? after the daycare environment and up their child,s experiences there). Don,t be afraid to ask staff members direct questions about the ratio High When infant and toddler care quality and variety of services is required, parents should talk they provide. Childcare obtained with staff about infant to provid- outside of the immediate family er ratios. (The younger the child can cost up to $10,000 a year per the smaller the ratio between child. These costs represent a adults and children should be. substantial investment for parFor example, one adult for three ents, and any investment worth infants is Considered reason- making is worth doing a little research about beforehand, espeable.) Other questions or concerns to cially when it involves the care of children. resolve: Direct column topic questions How well are children basic Donna Falkenborg, Utah to: needs met? Do staff members understand State University Extension, child developmental stages and 4900 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322-490Phone behavior? fax: email: How often are diapers Wor-woo- 9th-12t- mental; Matthew Nielson, piano; Whitney Lundell, variety; Taylee Bowles, vocal. blue ribbon winners were: Diane Sperry, instrumental; Lynley " d. su3sfions Juab (Scanty Fair stviao talent winners 4-- no Answer by: Diana Coyl, Pd.D. candidate, Utah State University Family and Human Development There are several important factors parents should consider when looking for a suitable child- care provider. Experts recommend: Early childhood education training of all staff. A licensed 623-354- child-car- e program. Parents, participation (some cooperative daycare programs staff-to-chil-d 0. 3; 3; donnafext.usu.edu. changed? tDob (3ocps DGUGUGCae s noLj FGGFUotoemfl N POINTING? Gampcongra ora This spring. Job Corps repre- dents with room, board and some sentatives will take a message of spending money while they success to the streets as they learn. Some centers offer launch a region wide recruitment programs and campaign aimed at telling young provide day care for students adults about the .opportunities children. for job training and career develThe new recruitment camopment that can literally change paign is for young people who are their lives. not satisfied with their current U.S. situation, whether that is their Job Corps, a Department of Labor program present job or lifestyle." Kay has trained more than 68,000 said. "Job Corps provides them young people in one of 50 trades with an opportunity to start a and helped them start careers. career or get a better job." On May 1, Job Corps launched a Job Corps Region VIlVIII, region wide recruitment cam- headquartered in Kansas City and Denver, administers 14 paign for 1999. The campaign will educate training centers and oversees young adults about Job Corps outreach and placement activiCenters throughout Region VII ties for students in Colorado, VIII, including Clearfield Job Iowa, Kansas, Missouri. MoCorps Center in Clearfield, and ntana, Nebraska. North and Weber Basin Civilian Conserva- South Dakota, Utah and Wyotion Center in Ogden. ming. Depending on vocational The recruitment campaign will interest. Job Corps applicants target motivated young people will be assigned to a center in the ages 16 through 24 who wish to region closest to their homes. take advantage of the education Call for more and trade opportunities offered at Job Corps. "Job Corps has a long history of training successful graduates in a variety of fields," said Donna Kay, acting regional director. "A Job Corps education teaches young people bow to become a al ld Tib I w TSmsKlw F irwi2 801-466-57- success." Utahs Clearfield Job Corps Center and the Weber Basin Civilian Conservation Center offer many options for prospective stu- dents. In addition to high school diploma andor GED classes, young men and women can train in vocational trades such as al, building and apart- ment maintenance, culinary arts, welding, carpentry, cement n R COPY HJJ&GiIto masonry and painting. A primarily residential program, Job Corps provides stu |
