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Health & Nutrition

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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Wasps at Porch Lights

In recent weeks we’ve been getting a lot of messages regarding large wasps coming to porch lights. In all …

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Peach Salsa

Try this refreshing summer favorite! Peach Salsa Ingredients 1/2 cup of white vinegar 6 cups of chopped, pitted, peeled peaches 1 1/4 cups chopped …

Fresh guacamole and fresh pesto, green basil leaves

Low Carb Sides

Try these two low-carb recipes for your 4th of July meal – guacamole and fresh basil pesto! Download and Print …

Hot Pepperoni Pizza

Gluten-Free Pizza

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Cashews, Garlic Bulb, Fresh Lemon

Creamy Cashew 'Alfredo' Sauce

The recipe is easy to make. You can serve it with your favorite pasta or spiralized vegetable. It also …

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Saving Milk

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How to Make Kimchi

Traditional to Korean cuisine, kimchi is a spicy blend of naturally fermented vegetables including Napa cabbage, radishes, green onions, …

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Instructions for Tracking the Garden Harvest

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