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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 …

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Summer Food Preservation Classes

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

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First Aid / CPR Training

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

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Fun Family Breakfast Recipe

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4-H Composting Workshop!

Join us to learn how to enrich the soil in your garden! This workshop focuses on one family’s eight-year journey …

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New SNAP Opportunities!

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is providing new opportunities to get more fresh produce and other healthy foods …

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