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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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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, …

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 …

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 …

CPR Training

First Aid / CPR Training

Learn how to save lives with CPR and handle minor accidents through First Aid Training! CRP Training What: Adult, Child, & …

fish chef

Something's Fishy With Dinner

Fishing season is of-FISH-ially here! From trout of every color to bass to catfish, there is an abundance of …

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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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