Online Instant Pot Class!
Wed, April 15, 2020 Noon–1 p.m. EDT Online via ZOOM! Come learn the basics of using an Instant Pot and all other …
Health & Nutrition
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.
Online Med Instead of Meds Class!
This virtual 6-session class will dive into the 7 simple steps to eating the Mediterranean Way to prevent chronic …
Med Instead of Meds - January 2020
Simple, Delicious, Satisfying. Two Med Instead of Meds class series are registering now for classes in January. Registration fee …
Healthy Holiday Cooking - 3-Part Series
What could be better than a “hands-on” cooking class of a healthier version of your favorite holiday food?!!! Take …
Outdoor Cooking Food Safety
Prepare as much as you can in your kitchen: One of the biggest concerns with outdoor cooking is ensuring the …
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