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Events
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Certified Food Protection Managers Class & Exam
9 AM - 3 PM
Thu, 07/07/2022 - 12:00
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Fri, 07/08/2022 - 12:00
Montgomery County Extension Office, #1 Industrial Park Dr., Hillsboro, IL 62049
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Certified Food Protection Manager Class | McLean County
Thu, 07/21/2022 - 12:00
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Fri, 07/22/2022 - 12:00
Heartland Community College
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Certified Food Protection Manager Course in Rockford this July
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mon, 07/25/2022 - 12:00
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Fri, 07/29/2022 - 12:00
Winnebago County Farm Bureau, 1925 S. Meridian Road, Rockford IL
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DeWitt County Certified Food Protection Managers Training and Exam
9 AM - 3 PM
Mon, 08/01/2022 - 12:00
DeWitt County Extension Office, 8425 Katie Road, Clinton, IL 61727
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Emergency Kits and Communication Plans | Be Prepared When Disaster Strikes
Mon, 08/01/2022 - 12:00
Online
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DeWitt County Certified Food Protection Managers Training and Exam
9 AM - 3 PM
Wed, 08/03/2022 - 12:00
DeWitt County Extension Office, 8425 Katie Road, Clinton, IL 61727
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Better Process Control School
Tue, 08/16/2022 - 12:00
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Fri, 08/19/2022 - 12:00
Online and at University of Illinois Agricultural Engineering Sciences Building Room 272, 1304 W Pennsylvania Avenue, Urbana, IL
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Certified Food Protection Managers Class & Exam
9 AM - 4 PM
Sat, 09/24/2022 - 12:00
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Sun, 09/25/2022 - 12:00
Christian County Extension
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Certified Food Protection Manager Class | McLean County
Mon, 10/17/2022 - 12:00
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Wed, 10/19/2022 - 12:00
Heartland Community College
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Macon County Certified Food Protection Managers Training and Exam
Wed, 11/02/2022 - 12:00
Macon County Extension Office, 3351 N. President Howard Brown Blvd., Decatur, IL 62521
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Certified Food Protection Managers Class & Exam
9 AM - 3 PM
Thu, 11/03/2022 - 12:00
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Fri, 11/04/2022 - 12:00
Macoupin County Extension
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Macon County Certified Food Protection Managers Training and Exam
Fri, 11/04/2022 - 12:00
Macon County Extension Office, 3351 N. President Howard Brown Blvd., Decatur, IL 62521
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Certified Food Protection Managers Class & Exam
9 AM - 3 PM
Mon, 11/07/2022 - 12:00
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Wed, 11/09/2022 - 12:00
Montgomery County Extension Office, #1 Industrial Park Dr., Hillsboro, IL 62049
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Blog Posts
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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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We're moving!
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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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One Bag, Three Yellow Split Pea Recipes
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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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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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Susan Glassman
Interim Extension County Director
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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; Acting County Director
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