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In addition to what you'll find here on our website, we offer free or low-cost workshops on topics that range from how to start an organic garden to canning and parenting to youth development. Explore our links, check out our upcoming events, then give us a call to learn more! We're here to help, with information -- and people -- you can trust!

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Local Foods

The Local Foods program focuses on connecting producers and end users along the food value chain to grow the local economy & enhance the variety of locally grown food.

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Equine Nutrition: Interpreting Your Forage Analysis

​Learn how to interpret forage analysis results with real examples. The guest presenter is Karen Johnson, Cargill Animal Nutrition.

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4-H Medieval Program

This program is open to all Army connected youth ages 8-12 with priority given to youth of Wounded Warriors, Gold Star families, and Active-Duty Soldiers.

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Lawn to Garden Volunteers Needed

We are teaming up with Habitat for Humanity to establish a second Mission Garden -- and we need your help!

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4-H Livestock Showmanship Clinic

Featuring sessions on sheep, poultry, rabbits, and goats! Open to youth in Jefferson, Lewis, & St. Lawrence counties.

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Summer Snacks

​Time to attack your snack! Join Colton for free cooking workshops at Flower Memorial Library. Explore the many ways to build snacks that are quick, tasty, and healthy.

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Last updated June 2, 2023

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