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Home Food Preservation is the way to enjoy the bounty of the summer months all year round. You will learn how to feed your family economically and safely, with a peace of mind in knowing what is in their food.

Sherrie Peeler, Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences will be offering this class on Tuesday, June 16 from 9 am to 12 noon. The cost of the class is $15.00 and this includes a Ball Blue Canning Book.

Please call 828.349.2046 to register for Home Food Preservation 101 or for more information.

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	"What Ever's In" is a hands on workshop that covers freezing, canning and drying of what ever fresh produce is currently in season at the time. Sherrie Peeler, Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences will be offering these classes for the public every Tuesday during the months of July and August. The cost of this class is $5.00 which will include hand outs. To register for "What Ever's In" or for more information please call 349-2046. ... MORE

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4-H Summer Relief
Posted June 9th, 2009 in Youth & 4-H

Macon County 4-H is offering Summer Relief Classes to youth, meant to give them something to enjoy after a long hard year of school. These programs provide a positive learning experience in a safe environment, sponsored by the Macon County Cooperative Extension - 4-H. Classes are conducted by the Extension staff and volunteers and are available to any youngster, ages 5 to 18. Class size is limited so register early. You will need to ... MORE

	Beginning Food Preservation 101 Posted May 5th, 2009 in Agriculture & Food: Food Safety & Processing
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