Most of us are flunking the clean hands test, at least in our kitchens. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service ***October 15th. 2024 was Global Handwashing Day.***

If you are carving Jack-O-Lanterns or involved in treat or treat, you are following some long-time traditions. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA historical researcher, Anne Effland

An expert says don't let food poisoning bacteria haunt your Halloween party. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ***Broadcasters, USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) Listeners can...

Parents can do things to make sure their little trick or treaters have a safe, happy and non-threatening time. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and University of Kentucky Extension Child Development Specialist David Weisenhorn.

* - Bat Week 2024 is October 24 - 31 - * Bats provide a myriad of benefits to us, but are they "cute" and "cool"? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kim Winter of the U.S. Forest Service

In most areas of the country, it's just about time, if not past time, to winterize your lawn mower. Gary Crawford reluctantly has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Ward Upham, retired Kansas State University Extension expert.

What makes Farmers Markets such a unique entity, no matter where they are found, or what they offer in the way of economic and community opportunity? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt

* - October is National Cooperative Month - * Nearing a century of service in some cases, rural electric cooperatives continue to evolve to incorporate new technologies in providing power and other benefits to communities they serve. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rural Utilities...

This is the season for potluck dinners. Gary Crawford has this report about how to help make sure that dinner doesn't make someone sick. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA food safety expert, Meredith Carothers. Pat Dodson, potluck dinner organizer.

While you carve out that Halloween pumpkin, you can also amaze your friends with your pumpkin knowledge. Gary Crawford explains how. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Greg Astill, economist with USDA's Economic Research Service.