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Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.

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Preserving Salsa Safely

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It's Salsa Time!

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It's Brunch Time!

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Women and Heart Disease

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2023 "Jar for Me"

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Safe Holiday Food Gifts

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Thanksgiving Turkey Leftovers

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This document is part of Appendix H of the Extension Gardener Handbook.

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