Healthy food choices lead to healthier lives.
As your friends and neighbors, Extension educators are here to help guide your food preparation, safety, and nutrition questions. Many of our workshops are offered in your local community. Several workshops are featured as live online webinars and videos. Join our mailing list to be notified of upcoming workshops.
canceledCreating a No Waste Kitchen
Are you tired of throwing food away after meals? Discover ways to lower waste as you plan meals, shop, cook, and store foods at this month's program hosted by Weldon Public Library.
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Cooking for One or Two
Cooking for a smaller household? Learn budget-friendly tips for preparing nutritious meals that limit food waste at this free class.
Registration ends October 9.
Craft, Cake & Calm
Join us for a fun and relaxing workshop where creativity meets mindfulness! Participants will create their own playing card holder to use during card games and make a delicious mug cake to enjoy…
Fur Real Companionship
Discover the fantastic benefits animals bring to older adults. Research shows that pets can chase away…
Sourdough Made Simple
With the help of wild yeasts and bacteria, turn simple ingredients into flavorful loaves of sourdough. In this class, learn the basics of sourdough breadmaking, including caring for starter…
Inside the Stress Response: Understanding the Amygdala’s Role
Why do we react to stress the way we do? This session explores the role of the amygdala, a key brain region involved in processing emotions and…
Hot and Fast: Cooking w/ Air Fryer
Unlock the secrets of air frying and learn how to create meals quickly and efficiently. Air fryers can make mealtime more efficient and less of a hassle.
Register by October 13.
Edible Alliums & Fall Garlic Planting Workshop
Edible Mushroom Grow Kit Workshop
VCMG's Present: Mushroom
Join Extension Educator Karla Griesbaum for a closer look at the fascinating world of fungi and the important role they play in our ecosystems. We’ll explore the many functions of fungi in…