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Perennial crops aid farming
by Marian Weeks Kansan staff writer
The Land Institute in Salina is searching for some roots to sustain modern agriculture, said Steven Meyer, professor of environmental studies.
The institute is testing elements of a new vision for farming using the perennial grasses of the uncultivated prairie. The institute studies the climactic mud swings of Kansas.
"We're working on alternative agriculture that's based on using the (perennial) pinair plants native to the region, and of course a lot of those are drought-resistant," said Jake R. research technician at the institute.
Long-term ecological safety and cost efficiency is the goal, institute officials said.
Vail said the institute was trying to determine if perennials planted together could produce continuously high yields, perhaps being harvested at different times and allowing for variation in yield. This kind of efficiency was possible.
End of efficiency was possible.
After surveying more than 300
perennials for seed production and heartiness, one of the several plants selected for long-term study - 50 to 100 days in a large bog, a legume, he said.
Not only is the Illinois binderflower a protein-rich seed producer, but it also takes nitrogen from the air and sucrose needed for healthy plants, he said.
"The Illinois bundleflower fixes nitrogen amounts equivalent to soybeans," he said. Soybeans are used in the treatment to restore nitrogen to the soil.
Nitrogen-fixing prairie legumes might produce enough ammonia available to surrounding plants to support fertilization unnecessary, Vail said.
Lawrence Davis, professor of biochemistry at Kansas State University, who cooperated with the Land Institute in its nitrogen-fixing study, said he saw many possible benefits in perennial farming.
Perennial crops would control weeds naturally, since most of the weeds get their start when annual seeds were planted. Perennials
would choke out weeds after they were established in a field.
In addition to protecting the water supply from pesticide and nitrate leakage, erosion from wind and water is drastically reduced, he said.
Fewer expensive, gas-consuming machines and energy are needed to cultivate, too. Davis said Huge companies like IBM rather than getting miles per gallon.
The end result can be a greater net profit and the preservation of the soil and water resources for future generations. he said.
Hamburg said that the goal of the Land Institute was to work toward sustainable society.
"Modern agriculture, over the long haul, does not maintain the integrity of those resources." Hamburg said. "We need to ensure these resources to still be intact."
The present agricultural system leaks pesticides and nitrates into our water supply. Hamburg said. Perennial farming would tighten the sys- tem by reducing the loss in dollar expenditures and in long-term damage to the environment.
KU aims at drug-free atmosphere
by Thom Clark Kansan staff writer
all faculty, unclassified and classified staff, and student employees.
To keep in line with national standards, the University has begun a new drug-free workplace policy, a University official said yesterday.
The policy makes it unlawful to manufacture, distribute or possess controlled substances in any buildings, facilities or grounds controlled by the University, said Victoria Thomas. University general counsel.
The policy, which became effective March 18, expands on a policy announced in January. It applies to
the policy was mandatory.
Thomas said the policy reaffirmed the University's commitment to discourage substance abuse on campus.
"A statute, the Drug-free Act of 1988, was passed in Congress last fall requiring all agencies which enter into contracts with the government to send certification regarding a drug-free work compliance," Thomas said. She said that because the University received grants and other forms of federal compensation, the implementation of
The policy also requires that an employee convicted of violating a drug statute in the workplace must be arrested within five days of the conviction.
Thomas said that it would be the employee's responsibility to notify the University of the conviction but he did not think it would probably find out in any event.
Thomas said the University would in turn notify the appropriate federal agency of the conviction and could decide to fire the employee.
What is Co-Dependency?*
An estimated 28 million Americans live or have lived in alcoholic homes. It is estimated that 9 out of 10 children are raised in emotionally repressed and dysfunctional homes. Children from these homes are often unaware of how their particular family system has affected their lives. As adults they often feel empty, alone, isolated, and depressed.
Co-dependency is a set of maladaptive, compulsive behaviors learned in order to survive in a family which is experiencing great emotional pain and stress. Some of these co-dependency or dependency disorders are: perfectionism, workaholism, procrastination, compulsive overeating, compulsive gambling, compulsive buying, compulsive lying, compulsive talking, dependent relationships, and alcoholism or drug addiction. Other disorders can be dependency on acquiring status, prestige, material possessions, power or control to the extent that one's behavior causes problems in social interactions with family members, co-workers, friends, authority figures, etc.
Do you have any (many) of these co-dependency symptoms?
Do you have any questions?
1. Inability to know what is "normal" behavior. 12. Denying feelings of fear, insecurity,
        denying guilt, hurt and shame
2. Difficulty in following a project through
Difficult in following project method
Difficult in knowing how to have fun.
4. Judging self without mercy.
5. Difficulty in developing or sustaining meaningful relationships.
12. Denying feelings of fear, insecurity,
inadecquacy, guilt, hurt and shame.
6. Over-reacting to change.
7. Constantly seeking approval and affirmation, yet having no sense of self-identity.
13. Inability to see alternatives to situations,
thus responding very impulsively.
10. Being either super-responsible or super-irresponsible.
14. Isolation and fear of people, especially authority figures.
9. Confusion and a sense of inadequacy,
quilt, hurt and shame.
11. Lack of self-confidence in making decisions, no sense of power in making choices.
16. Being addicted to excitement.
18. Confusion between love and pity.
17. Dependency upon others and fear of abandonment.
19. Tend to choose relationships with others who have dependent disorders.
20. Rigidity and need to control.
21. Lies, when it would be just as easy to tell the truth.
22. Having low self-esteem.
If you strongly identify with or are actually experiencing several of these symptoms,you may want to seek professional assistance in evaluating the extent of your problem.
What to do if you're co-dependent?
1. Realize that you are not alone. Thousands of people like you have had the same problem, have felt the same fears, and have dreamed the same dreams you have for a happy family life.
2. Tell someone about it. An interested teacher, special friend, favorite aunt or uncle. Talk openly and don't hold back. It may seem easier and safer to keep things a secret, but over the long term what can really hurt you is keeping your pain and your problems all locked up inside you. Many other people understand and they can help.
3. Realize that it's not your fault. Your parents may love you, but your parents have a problem. Call one of the organizations listed below and do it now. Dysfunctions such as alcoholism or drug addiction may be your family's problem today, but it doesn't have to stay that way.
Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous, 841-1992 & 842-0110
Douglas County Citizen's Committee on Alcoholism (DCCCA),
220 W. 52th St. 841-1388
Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) 841-4138
Counseling Center 116 Baily Hall 864-3031
Watkins Health Education Department 864-9570
Alanon, Alateen, Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) 841-1992
Psychological Clinic, 315 Fraser Hall, 864-3931
Mental Health Clinic, Watkins Health Center, 864-9580
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center, 336 Missouri, Suite 202, 843-9192
Co-dependent, 841-5195
Headquarters, 1419 Massachusetts, 841-2345
- Adapted from St. John's Outpatient program materials and "Children of Alcoholics" a D.I.N. Publication
Part of the 1988-89 campus wide Alcohol Awareness Campaign at K.U. Sponsored by the Student Assistance Center.
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