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ServSafe - August 17, 24, 31
SERVSAFE is an 18-hour food safety certification course developed by the Education Foundation of the National Restaurant Association for food service managers and/or other employees responsible for the operation of the establishment and who are employed full time in restaurants,hospitals, nursing homes and other food service establishments. Call our office for more information or to pre-register. more

Master Gardener Class - Begins January 13 The Extension Master Gardener program is designed to enhance public education in consumer horticulture. It provides educational assistance to the citizens of the county concerning lawns, fruits, vegetables, trees, and ornamentals through the utilization of a trained and supervised volunteer staff. Cost to participate is $100. application

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	WECO Watershed Education
The Watershed Education for Communties and Local Officials (WECO) program is dedicated to facilitating watershed planning at the local level in North Carolina. A program of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, WECO brings watershed stakeholders together to find collaborative solutions to water quality problems in their watershed. MORE

	Pesticide Safety Education Program
The North Carolina Pesticide Safety Education Program's mission is to promote the responsible use of pesticides through educational resources and training. MORE

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	Great American Bake Sale at the Lexington Farmers Market July 4th, 2009 @ 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lexington, NC
	All our Farmers Market Vendors will be bringing their best baked goods to sell. The proceeds of all the baked good sales will go to stop child hunger. There will be free cookie decorating for kids 12 and under. ... MORE

	Farm to Fork (Jr. Master Gardener Camp) Summer Fun July 6th, 2009 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lexington, NC
	Join us inside and out as we bring horticulture to life though a week long adventure. We'll make bonsai gardens, visit peach, apple and blackberry farms, cook meals from fresh farm fruits and veggies, learn the circle of life at a worm farm followed by fishing and end the week by creating posters that will be voted on in September for CASH prizes. It's going to be an amazing week....so what ... MORE

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Most Asked Canning Questions
Posted June 9th, 2009 in Agriculture & Food: Food Safety & Processing

Remember that there are no safe short cuts in canning. Food that is improperly canned can cause illness or even death. Safe canning methods have been based on laboratory research. You cannot assume that a canning method is safe just because it is printed in a magazine or cookbook. Any canning recipe older than 1990 is no longer safe to use. The USDA changed and updated the approved canning methods in 1989. Processing times ... MORE

	Quick Tips to Prepare Food on a Budget Posted June 9th, 2009 in Home & Family
Preparing meals at home is a great way to save on the family food budget. With a little planning, and some savvy shopping, preparing meals can be economical and even fun! If you’re not used to preparing meals at home, the very thought may be daunting. But, as with all new habits, start slowly with achievable goals. view article ... MORE

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