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Keeping Your Food Safe: Smart Storage for Hurricane Season

During hurricane season, power outages and flooding can threaten your food supply—but good storage practices can help protect it. Whether your food is fresh, frozen, or shelf-stable, where and how…

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Seasonal Eats Newsletter Is Out Now!

Our latest edition of the Seasonal Eats newsletter is out now! 🍂This month, we're diving into the best of autumn with a guide to seasonal produce for September and October. Think crisp apples, hearty…

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Preserve the Harvest: Pressure Canning Workshop

Join us for an exciting and informative workshop where you'll gain the essential skills of pressure canning, ensuring your delicious homemade vegetable soup can be enjoyed year-round! This hands-on…

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Get Your Salsa On! Salsa Canning Workshop

Learn how to make and can your very own delicious salsa!Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn the techniques and safety precautions for canning. You'll leave with your own jar of freshly…

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Herbs: Garden to Kitchen

Exciting news for our community! We're hosting a 2-part herb workshop. Session 1: Learn the basics of herb gardening – from soil preparation to planting and care. Session 2: Discover how to harvest,…

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March Edition of Seasonal Eats Now Available!

Dive into the latest edition of the Family and Consumer Sciences Program newsletter, Seasonal Eats.For more information, questions, or to be added to the mailing list to receive the newsletter,…

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Safe Thawing: A Thanksgiving Essential

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it's important to remember food safety!Safe Thawing Tips: Refrigerator Thawing: The safest method. Allow 24 hours for every 4-5 pounds of turkey. Cold Water…

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Launch of the Seasonal Eats Newsletter

Hello Extension Friends! We're excited to announce the launch of our new Family & Consumer Sciences newsletter, Seasonal Eats! This bi-monthly digest is packed with content about seasonal…

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Mastering the Multicooker: Make the Most of Your Multicooker!

Are you tired of the same old, same old when it comes to mealtime? Join us for our upcoming multicooker workshop and discover a world of culinary possibilities!What you'll learn: Basic functions:…

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2024 Canning Series

Are you looking to preserve your favorite fruits and vegetables for a longer shelf life? Do you want to enjoy the taste of summer all year round? Our canning series is perfect for beginners and…