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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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potatoes

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. …

grill

Grilling Tips

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

zucchini

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 …

mustard bottle

Celebrate National Mustard Day!

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

watermelon

National Watermelon Day

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

lasagna

It's National Lasagna Day!

July 29th is the day that we celebrate a true comfort food : Lasagna. Noodles layered with meat, cheese, …

Thank you to Pressley Farms for these blueberries!

Blueberry Jam Recipe

This past Tuesday we kicked off our summer food preservation series with a blueberry jam canning class. We made …

sundae

Make Up Your Own Sundae Day

This week, we celebrated Make Up Your Own Sundae Day! However, most sundae ingredients are full of unhealthy sugar. …

picking blueberries

It's Pick Blueberries Day!

July 10th is Pick Blueberries Day and there are so many reasons to celebrate! Picking blueberries as a family is …

salt

A Low-Sodium Lunch

Pretzels, popcorn, french fries, and chips are just some of our favorite snacks. However, they often contain high levels …

Cover photo for Summer Food Preservation Classes

Summer Food Preservation Classes

Summertime brings an abundance of fruits and vegetables in home and community gardens, at roadside stands and at farmers …

ceviche

A New Dish to Try!

In honor of National Ceviche Day next week, here is a fun new recipe for you and your family …

Recent Publications related to Health & Nutrition

Farm to Early Care and Education Local Food Purchasing Guide

There are many different ways to buy local food, and this guide provides information that …

2 weeks agoLocal Foods

Heat Stress Disorders

This publication offers safety tips and first aid procedures to prevent and treat heat stress …

2 weeks agoDisaster Recovery
People work in a community food garden.

Master Gardener Volunteers and Community / Home Gardens

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses using community and …

3 weeks agoLocal Foods
4-H students hold chickens.

4-H Chicken Donation: Embryology to Harvesting

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses 4-H projects that …

3 weeks agoLocal Foods

Food Pantry Produce Markets

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses setting up a …

3 weeks agoLocal Foods
Hunters donate venison.

Venison Donation Programs

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses venison donation programs …

3 weeks agoLocal Foods
4-H volunteers gleaning sweet potatoes.

Gleaning

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses the process of …

3 weeks agoLocal Foods
A food bank warehouse with boxes of produce.

Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …

3 weeks agoLocal Foods