Online Med Instead of Meds: Eating the Mediterranean Way to Prevent Disease
Program dates: Thursdays from September 3–October 8, 2020 Noon –1 p.m. via Zoom Are you interested in eating the Mediterranean way, …
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.
Med Month Part 3 - Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
Eat More Fruits and Vegetables May is Med Month and this is the third of five articles where we will …
Med Month Part 2 - Swap Your Fats & Snack on Nuts and Seeds
Swap Your Fats May is Med Month and this is the second of five articles where we will discuss what …
Med Month Part 1 - Change Your Protein
Change Your Protein May is Med Month and this is the first of five articles where we will discuss what …
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 …
Turkey Tips With Agent Spatula
Dear Agent Spatula, I think I need professional help. Over the years I have learned some hard turkey cooking lessons …
Grilling Tips
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