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Study: Farmers average just three sick days a year

A new study conducted by Gallup and Healthways suggests that farmers, foresters and those in the commercial fishing industry take the second-smallest number of sick days in the nation.



Virginia Tech milk served on campus

Virginia Tech has a nationally ranked dairy science program and a top-notch dairy research herd. But until recently, students couldn’t drink the milk from those cows on campus. Thanks to a collaborative effort between the dairy science department and the school’s dining halls, now they can.



Boating this summer? Start with a life jacket

“Always wear your life jacket!” is the theme of a National Safe Boating Council campaign—and the best way to prevent drowning while on a boat or other watercraft.



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