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Mitch Arnold, news editor

* Encroaching Urban Areas Can Equal Success to Area Farmers ­ Urban sprawl is a term which appears more frequently in headlines as North Carolina's cities expand, and subdivisions are built on ground which once seemed destined for an eternity of agriculture. Though this trend is troubling to many farmers, an Extension agent says that with the challenges come opportunities.

* USDA Administrator Visits NC A&T Campus ­ Dayton J. Watkins, administrator of USDA's Rural Business-Cooperative Services, recently visited the North Carolina A&T State University campus.

* NC A&T Landscape Architecture Receives Grant, Coordinates Symposium ­ The Landscape Architecture Program received a grant and coordinated the third annual African American Landscape Architecture Symposium, during the 1997 Annual Conference of the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture.

* The Science of a Science Fair Project ­ A common mistake parents and children make when working on science fair projects is misunderstanding the intent of the project, say two Cooperative Extension specialists.

* Extension Specialist Advises on Traveling with Children ­ The holiday season is traditionally a time for families to hit the road. While road conditions and traffic can create travel stress, so too can children if their needs are not accommodated. However, with a few minor adjustments, parents can help ensure that what's going on inside the car doesn't add stress to the situation.