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Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.

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I Love Food!

As a nutrition teacher, I get the wonderful opportunity to work with food on a regular basis, and I …

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Canning the Apple Season

Here in Henderson County, we take our apples very seriously. As the top producer of apples in the state, …

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Injury Prevention for Gardeners

Last week, Issac (Agriculture Program Assistant) and I spent some time cleaning up our yard and gardens here at …

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Henderson County Food Pantries

We have so many wonderful food pantries around Henderson County available to receive from and donate to. Whether a …

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National Trail Mix Day

August 31 is National Trail Mix Day – and with all the wonderful walking and hiking routes around Henderson …

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More Herbs, Less Salt

This week, we celebrated More Herbs, Less Salt Day and what a wonderfully delicious day to celebrate! Consuming excess …

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Let's Celebrate Potato Day!

August 19 is Potato Day! Potatoes are great sources of potassium and fiber. Potassium promotes nerve, muscle, and heart health. …

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Grilling Tips

Summertime and grilling are almost synonymous terms – they go together like peanut butter and jelly…which would also be …

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National Zucchini Day!

August 8th is National Zucchini Day! Zucchini is fat-free, sodium-free, cholesterol-free, low-calorie, and contains high amounts of vitamin C. Diets …

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Celebrate National Mustard Day!

The first Saturday of August is National Mustard Day! The spicy, tangy condiment compliments everything from hot dogs and …

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National Watermelon Day

August 3rd is National Watermelon Day! A summer classic, melons are not only delicious, but very good for us. Melons …

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Appendix H. Community Gardening Resources

This appendix is part of the Extension Gardener Handbook and gives users to the tools …

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Garden Harvest Tracking Sheet

This document is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook and provides a …

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Application for Community Gardening Assistance

This document is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.

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Community Garden Asset Inventory

This document is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.

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Tracking the Harvest: Measurement Guide for Counting or Weighing Vegetables

This measurement guide is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook and gives …

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Instructions for Tracking the Garden Harvest

This document is part of appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.

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Asset-based Community Development: Mapping Reciprocal Partnerships—An Example

This document is part of appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook and gives a …

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Asset-based Community Development: Mapping Reciprocal Partnerships—Blank

This document is part of appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.

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