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Yes! You Can: Preserving Safely | Moultrie-Douglas Counties
Sat, 02/04/2023 - 12:00
Arthur Public Library District
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Certified Food Protection Manager Class | Woodford County
Mon, 02/13/2023 - 12:00
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Wed, 02/15/2023 - 12:00
Woodford County Extension Office - Eureka, IL
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Serve it Safely for Volunteers | Macoupin County
Thu, 02/23/2023 - 12:00
Macoupin County Extension Office
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Certified Food Protection Manager Class | McLean County
Wed, 03/08/2023 - 12:00
Heartland Community College
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Certified Food Protection Managers Course | Christian County
Sat, 03/11/2023 - 12:00
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Sun, 03/12/2023 - 12:00
Chrisitan County Extension Office
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Serve it Safely for Volunteers | Montgomery County
Thu, 03/16/2023 - 12:00
Montgomery County Extension Office
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Certified Food Protection Managers Course | Macoupin County
Thu, 03/23/2023 - 12:00
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Fri, 03/24/2023 - 12:00
Macoupin County Extension
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Yes! You CAN: Preserving Safely | Livingston County
Thu, 04/06/2023 - 12:00
Livingston County Extension Office - Pontiac, IL
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Certified Food Protection Managers Course | Montgomery County
Thu, 04/27/2023 - 12:00
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Fri, 04/28/2023 - 12:00
Montgomery County Extension, 1 Industrial Park Dr., Hillsboro, IL 62049
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Certified Food Protection Managers Course | Montgomery County
Thu, 05/18/2023 - 12:00
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Fri, 05/19/2023 - 12:00
Montgomery County Extension, 1 Industrial Park Dr., Hillsboro, IL 62049
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Certified Food Protection Managers Course | Macoupin County
Thu, 06/22/2023 - 12:00
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Fri, 06/23/2023 - 12:00
Macoupin County Extension
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Certified Food Protection Managers Course | Montgomery County
Thu, 08/31/2023 - 12:00
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Fri, 09/01/2023 - 12:00
Montgomery County Extension, 1 Industrial Park Dr., Hillsboro, IL 62049
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Certified Food Protection Managers Course | Macoupin County
Thu, 09/28/2023 - 12:00
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Fri, 09/29/2023 - 12:00
Macoupin County Extension
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Certified Food Protection Managers Course | Montgomery County
Thu, 10/12/2023 - 12:00
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Fri, 10/13/2023 - 12:00
Montgomery County Extension, 1 Industrial Park Dr., Hillsboro, IL 62049
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Certified Food Protection Managers Course | Macoupin County
Thu, 11/02/2023 - 12:00
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Fri, 11/03/2023 - 12:00
Macoupin County Extension
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Blog Posts
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Protect the environment and your wallet with waste free lunches
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Don’t eat the dough: 4 food safety tips to follow this holiday season
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One bag makes three yellow split pea recipes
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Preserve your pumpkins this fall by following these simple tips
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Three easy ways to make your own pumpkin puree
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8 winter squash recipes to make this autumn
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Eggplant is a recipe centerpiece and a team player
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Summertime is the best time to enjoy peaches
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Feed your community by safely donating homegrown fruits and vegetables
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5 summer salads to help you cool down in hot weather
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Switch up your meal routine by adding turnips and turnip greens
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How to make pickled eggs
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EGG--zactly right!
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Cucumbers make tasty salsas, salads, and pickles
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Be smart and keep foods apart to prevent contamination
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Finding infant formula in midst of recalls and shortages
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Let's look inside the can
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How do I eat kiwi fruit?
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Acorn (squash) are not for squirrels
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September is Food Safety Education Month
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Before squash harvest, you can cook with the blossoms
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Packing food for the beach
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Use up-to-date methods when preserving foods this summer
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Rounding up some fresh blueberry recipes
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Summer grilling success
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Grilling and summer food safety
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Make meals and messes with kids in the kitchen this summer
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Now's the time to use your slow cooker
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Cabbage Recipes for Every Season
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Canning Pie Filling? Do you have Clear Jel®?
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Can I "can" in my electric pressure cooker?
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Enjoy your tomatoes all year
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Freezing your summer harvest
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Which apple works best for preserving
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How do I stop my apples from turning brown?
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Fill your pantry with apples!
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Cocinando sanamente al aire libre
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Decoding food packaging dates
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Eating Beets from Root to Stalk
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Fill Your Pantry with DIY Drying
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OUTDOOR COOKING
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Think food safety before you hit the trails
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Safely canning at home
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Put your freezer to work
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Cleaning, Sanitization, and Disinfection on the Produce Farm: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?
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Home Cook to Small Business: Start your Side Hustle as a Cottage Food Operator
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Understanding dates on food packages
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How Many Citrus Fruits Can You Name?
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Preventing Uninvited Guests (a.k.a. Pantry Pests)
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Jerky Guide: Shopping, Storing and Preparing
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Wild Eats - Jerky
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Wild Eats - Part 1 (Introduction to Deer)
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Wild Eats: Easy Venison Recipes
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Wild Eats: Venison Nutrition and Cooking Tips
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Who will be the next 4-H chef? Challenge tests food prep knowledge
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It's a win-win situation at Vermilion County Food Smart program
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News Releases
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Want a natural food dye? Amaranth delivers, according to Illinois study
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Protect your holiday baking traditions with 4 food safety tips
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University of Illinois Extension offering Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate Course
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Back to school is a great time to make the healthy choice, the easy choice
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IIlinois Extension launches new website to support cottage food businesses
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Be prepared when disaster strikes
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Can Foods Safely this Summer with Free Test from Extension
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Feed your community by safely donating homegrown fruits, vegetables
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Brush up on your canning skills this spring!
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Do you need to be certified to handle food?
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Home-to-Market Act expands options for Illinois’ growing cottage food industry
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Ensuring food safety and quality
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University of Illinois Extension to offer Food Certified Food Protection Manager Class
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Small businesses, underserved communities get assist from Extension food safety expert
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Safe canning techniques are essential when preserving at home
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Get a refresh and recharge on food preservation
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Grilling mistakes can be costly; stay safe during cookout season
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Can foods safely this season with free test from Illinois Extension
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Mandated Food Protection Manager class offered in Macon County
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Take the electric pressure cooker out of the box, help is here!
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Follow cottage food laws when selling at farmers markets
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Is your supervisor certified in food protection?
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Be creative with your Thanksgiving meal
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Don't get sick from your holiday turkey
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Extension to offer Certified Food Protection Manager course in November
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University of Illinois Extension offers Canner Testing at Edwards County
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Calling All Creative Young Chefs to Show Us Your Cooking Skills
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Planning to Can Tomatoes
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Be ready for prolonged power outages during summer
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Celebrate National Grilling Month with important tips, new recipes
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Learn safe food handling, prep methods
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Tips for Preventing Apples from Turning Brown
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Perfect Your Pickles
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What’s Wrong with My Jam?
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Restaurants make critical menu adjustments, safety practices
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At-home animal slaughter involves risk, challenges
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Use safe, tested methods for preserving food
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Cracking Open Canned Food Myths
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'Egg'cellent food safety tips keep us healthy
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Improve your health at home: Online Webinar
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Stocking up on food? Check your food waste habits
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Follow safe food production practices: COVID-19 facts for farms, markets, and gardens
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Tips for Keeping Frozen Food Fresh
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Illinois Extension Offers Tips for National Nutrition Month
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University of Illinois Extension offering Certified Food Protection Managers Class & Exam in March
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University of Illinois Extension offering Certified Food Protection Managers Class & Exam in February
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University of Illinois Extension offering Certified Food Protection Managers Class & Exam in January - Montgomery County
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Hack your January with Easy Slow Cooking Meal Preparation
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University of Illinois Extension offering Certified Food Protection Managers Class & Exam in January - Macoupin County
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Do I Need to Refrigerate the Pie?
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Practice Making Healthier Meals Using a Pressure Cooker
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Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course
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Cottage Food Website Launch
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Extension to Host Food Preservation Workshop
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Extension to Host Program on Cooking with Herbs
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Local Residents Learn about Food Preservation and Cooking with Herbs
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Requirements for Exempt Farms Under FSMA Produce Rule
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Staff
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Kristin Bogdonas
Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness
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Sarah Farley
Local Food Systems and Small Farms Extension Educator
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Susan Glassman
Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences
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Zachary Grant
Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator
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Caitlin Mellendorf
Nutrition and Wellness Educator
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Lisa Peterson
Nutrition and Wellness Educator
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