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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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Cover photo for ServSafe® Certification Classes

ServSafe® Certification Classes

ServSafe® Certification Class Our FCS Agent, Sharon English, will be holding a ServSafe® Certification class available to all Scotland and …

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Line Dance for Exercise

Line Dance for Exercise classes are offered twice a week for adults 55+ through a partnership with Scotland County …

SpIn Club Interest Flyer

4 H P.L.A.N.T.S SpIn Club 2023

4-H Place Light Air Nutrients Thirsty Soil Special Interest Club (Scotland County 4-H P.L.A.N.T. SpIn Club) focusing on 4 …

Fall Gardening flyer

Fall Gardening Class

Are you interested in learning how to prepare your ornamental garden for the winter? Do you have a few …

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Peak Strawberry Season Is Here!

One of my favorite fruits is the strawberry. I always look forward to strawberry season and visiting our local produce …

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Food Pantry Produce Markets

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses setting up a …

3/2/23Local Foods
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This publication provides information and success stories related to food banks, food pantries, food donation …

3/2/23Local Foods
A food bank warehouse with boxes of produce.

Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …

3/2/23Local Foods
Hunters donate venison.

Venison Donation Programs

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses venison donation programs …

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