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Penn State Farms' Manager Honored for Being "Biofuels Pioneer"

PennFuture, a leading environmental organization, recently honored a Penn State team led by Glen Cauffman, manager of farms and facilities in the College of Agricultural Sciences, for converting the college's farm equipment to biodiesel fuel made from soybean oil.
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PROSPER Program Recognized by National 4-H Headquarters

A multilevel alcohol and drug prevention program that brings together representatives from Penn State Extension, local school districts, and community service agencies with parents, youth, and other community members has been cited as a "Program of Distinction" by the National 4-H Headquarters.
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New Program Aims to Prevent Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity can lead to many adverse health effects later in life, including heart disease, strokes, Type 2 diabetes, cancer, hypertension, sleep apnea, asthma, and orthopedic complications. The American Obesity Association reports that nearly one-third of the American adult population are obese, while 15 percent of American youth are overweight. Another 15 percent of youth are at risk for overweight.
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Biomass Energy Center to Coordinate Green Fuels Research

In an effort to enhance coordination and collaboration among the many and varied green energy research projects underway and planned across the University, Penn State recently created the Biomass Energy Center. The interdisciplinary initiative includes the College of Agricultural Sciences, the Eberly College of Science, the College of Engineering, and the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. The center will be housed in the College of Agricultural Sciences' Environment and Natural Resources Institute.
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