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Preserve the Harvest | Tomatoes

County: Montgomery

Got more tomatoes than you know what to do with? Turn that garden overflow into something you can enjoy all year. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn safe, up-to-date methods for canning,…

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Certified Food Protection Manager Course

County: Macoupin
Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation.…
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A small white pumpkin, a leaf, a stalk of wheat, and a fringed macrame on a cream fabric background.

Macramé Pumpkin

County: Montgomery
In this hands-on workshop, youth will learn the basics of macramé while crafting an adorable pumpkin to celebrate the fall season. This beginner-friendly class is a fun way to build creativity, learn…
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The Most Dangerous Room in Your House

Your Kitchen
County: Christian, Shelby

September is National Food Safety Education Month! Your kitchen may be the most dangerous room in your house! Learn how to do your own kitchen “check-up” and keep you and your family safe from…

A child wearing a green apron using a knife on a cutting board to chop up food. A black 4-H clover in the upper right.

4-H Junior Chefs

County: Christian
This fun, hands-on cooking program helps youth build confidence in the kitchen while learning essential culinary skills. Participants will explore food safety, nutrition, meal preparation, knife…
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From Peel to Plate

Reducing Food Waste One Bite at a Time
County: Christian

Learn how to make the most of the food you bring home. This class looks at simple ways to cut food waste, store foods safely, and understand what expiration dates really mean. We’ll talk about how…

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Lessons for Living

Coffee 101: Beyond the Mug
County: Macoupin

You may love it or hate it, but coffee is here to stay.  Learn all about this popular drink from its discovery through its cultivation, processing, and commercial preparation and distribution…

A small white pumpkin, a leaf, a stalk of wheat, and a fringed macrame on a cream fabric background.

Macramé Pumpkin

County: Christian
In this hands-on workshop, youth will learn the basics of macramé while crafting an adorable pumpkin to celebrate the fall season. This beginner-friendly class is a fun way to build creativity, learn…
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A green four-leaf 4-H clover logo surrounded by black silhouettes of farm animals arranged in a circle against a pastel gradient background.

Showmanship 101

County: Montgomery
Ever wondered what it's like to care for farm animals? Join us at Rooted Rock Ranch for a hands-on workshop where youth will learn the basics of animal care and handling! Participants will have the…
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A sewing machine stitching fabric, surrounded by spools of thread, scissors, and fabric swatches, with the green 4-H logo in the upper-left corner.

4-H Sewing Spin Club

County: Christian, Montgomery
Get ready to sew, create, and have fun! Join the 4-H Sewing Spin Club this fall to learn sewing skills. We will meet on Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 1 and 15 from 2-3:30 p.m., at the Extension Office…
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