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Extension to host week of free classes
August 04, 2020
From cheese making to cowboy ethics, nine free workshops will be offered by distance delivery during August Extension Week, Aug. 10-14. University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service agents and staff from around the state will offer Zoom classes at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 10-14 and at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10-13.
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Heavy equipment work planned at Matanuska Experiment Farm
August 03, 2020
Starting on Aug. 4, contractors will begin work evaluating gravel resources on the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center property in Palmer.
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Extension food preservation series begins July 30
July 22, 2020
A series of distance-delivered food preservation classes begins Thursday, July 30. Julie Cascio, of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, will demonstrate how to can, pickle, flavor vinegars, dehydrate, and make sausage, jams and sauerkraut.
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Program offered for managing diabetes
July 10, 2020
A distance-delivered series that helps individuals manage their diabetes begins July 21. The University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service will offer a free six-part workshop by Zoom Tuesdays from 6-8:30 p.m.
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Celebrating Events that are Healthy and Fun
August 07, 2020
By Adrian Kohrt Special occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries and parties, do not have to be sit-down affairs where you eat only sugary, fatty foods. We can create special occasions that are healthy, fun and active. Generally, food and beverages are the center of any celebration. Parties often gravitate towards food, such as cakes, cookies, … Continue reading Celebrating Events that are Healthy and Fun
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Too much or not enough zucchini? A matter of perspective.
August 05, 2020
By Heidi Rader Right about now you might be experiencing a glut of zucchini among other things. When I was a kid, I hated zucchini except when it was covered up in zucchini bread. Maybe because it was so bountiful and we ate so much of it at certain times of year. Maybe it was … Continue reading Too much or not enough zucchini? A matter of perspective.
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Food preservation classes offered by Zoom
July 23, 2020
Southeast Cooperative Extension agent Sarah Lewis will lead a series of canning and cleaning workshops by distance delivery. Upcoming classes include: Canning Chili, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 1 Canning with Kids, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 29 Home Cleaners, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 5 Probiotic Pickles, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 19 Canning Pumpkin Soup, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 31 Canning Turkey … Continue reading Food preservation classes offered by Zoom
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You can grow bush, pole, runner and fava beans in Alaska
July 22, 2020
The difference between a fresh green bean and a canned one is huge. But green beans (snap beans) aren’t the only kind of bean you can grow in Alaska. Runner and fava beans also do very well and you can even grow beans for the bean itself, although that requires extra patience, time and dedication. … Continue reading You can grow bush, pole, runner and fava beans in Alaska
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