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Frozen green peas with ice crystals on their surfaces

Make Your Freezer Your Friend This Winter

Make Your Freezer Your Friend This WinterDuring winter, when there is a more limited variety of fresh produce available locally, frozen foods are a great option to keep on hand. While they may not be…

South Central Small Farm Boot Camp Flyer for Winter 2026

South Central Small Farm Boot Camp Registration Is Open for Winter 2026!

Register here to get your seat! Small Farm Boot Camp is For You!Are you interested in farming and want to take your first steps? Did you just buy a few acres and want to start growing something? Do…

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Life Before the Storm

When hurricanes or huge storms strike, power outages and water disruptions are common, making it essential to plan for food safety. Knowing how to prepare, cook, and store food during emergencies can…

Assorted small pumpkins and gourds with overlay text "Fall Freezing Guide"

Fall Freezing Guide

Fall Breeze and pumpkin please but not pureed! Did you know there are no research-tested recipes for home-pressure canned pumpkin or winter squash puree? The National Center for Home Food…

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Avoid Making Mis-Steaks: Food Safety While Grilling This Summer

Grilling is a great way to enjoy the summer, especially since it keeps you from heating up the entire house in pursuit of a meal! However, there are food safety concerns that come along with grilling…

Register Now: 2024 Regional Small Farm Bootcamp Program

Register Now: 2024 Regional Small Farm Bootcamp Program

Apply for the Class of 2024 South Central Small Farm Boot Camp here!Are you interested in farming and want to take your first steps? Did you just buy a few acres and want to start growing something?…

Ag Week RUNDOWN poster — Lee County Ag Week April 20–27, 2024; "Register Now" and event schedule

Sign-Up for Ag Week Events!

Register to attend one or several of the events for our third annual Ag. Week. Our theme this year is "Farm Y'all, Agriculture is For Everyone", which recognizes the critical role that local…

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SafePlates for Farmers' Markets Is Back

Back again this year by popular demand, join us for our SafePlates for Farmers Markets program! This class is designed to help both market vendors and market managers improve their knowledge of food…

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Defining Food Dates: What Do They Actually Mean?

With temperatures dropping, we are starting to reach into our pantries more to make our favorite cool weather comfort foods, like chili, soups, and casseroles. As we look to see what ingredients we…

Mason jars filled with pickled carrots and dill, fresh carrots resting on top

Preserving Q & A

Q & A When is the peak food preservation season? Peak season for home canning runs from Late April to August, usually when we start to see farm stands and markets open for the season! We start to…