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Elevate Program: Free Program for Couples!
Join other couples in discovering ways to learn skills and manage stress to ELEVATE your relationship! Classes offered in Athens or virtually!
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What is MyPlate?
It is a great resource to help? you learn healthy eating habits. What's on your plate? Are you choosing the right amount of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy?
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Upcoming Events
Oct 27 - Oct 28
ServSafe Manager Training
Americus, GA - (157.0 miles)
Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe? training for foodservice managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe? examination, the ServSafe? Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF.
Oct 28
ServSafe? Manager
Ellijay, GA - (81.0 miles)
This is a one-day class. Test will be taken on site at conclusion.
Oct 29
SAFE | Strengthening Awareness for Food Safety Emergencies
Conyers, GA - (53.0 miles)
Join us for a free interactive class designed to help you and your family stay prepared when emergencies strike. SAFE (Strengthening Awareness for Food Safety Emergencies) covers essential strategies for protecting your food and water supply during power outages, natural disasters, and other unexpected events. Participants will learn how to create an emergency food supply, practice safe water purification methods, and understand what foods to keep or toss after an emergency.
The first 10 people to register will receive a complimentary Food Safety Preparedness Kit to take home.
This class is open to the community and provides practical, research-based information to strengthen your confidence in handling food safety during emergencies.
Oct 30
Clarkesville Home Canning Class - Pumpkin
Clarkesville, GA - (41.0 miles)
Join us for one or all of our 2025 home canning classes. Each class will take place at the Habersham County Extension office, from 4pm-6:30pm. Your $30 registration fee includes all materials. You must pre-register, either online or by calling 706-754-2318. In this class we will PRESSURE CAN PUMPKIN.
Nov 6 - Nov 7
ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Thomas County
Thomasville, GA - (238.0 miles)
Join us Thursday and Friday, November 6-7 for a two-day course and exam. This certification lasts for 5 years. Register by Friday, October 24th to receive the course materials.
Nov 12
ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training
Albany, GA - (186.0 miles)
Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe? training for foodservice managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe? examination, the ServSafe? Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF.
Resources from 海角官方首页 Extension - Family and Consumer Science?
Here are some of 海角官方首页 Extension's most popular resources on family, food, health, home, and money.
The 海角官方首页 Extension Behavioral Health Team offers resources on emotional well-being, stress management and substance abuse prevention for farmers and farm families.
24/7 Tips to live a more active lifestyle, shop smarter, make healthier food choices, and cook delicious meals on a budget! Receive free kitchen and fitness items.
A collection of resources to help you get started with your small food business.
Eat healthy and get moving on a budget. Find free online nutrition education courses, recipes, and other resources.
Marriage Matters Series Looking for ways to strengthen your relationship? Whether you have just started dating, have been married for a while, or have been married more than once, we can always use some guidance in developing and maintaining a healthy and satisfying relationship.
Entity-approved training to help child care providers meet state licensing requirements. Check the calendar for training events near you.
Your Good Credit Series Establishing, maintaining, and protecting Your Good Credit can save you thousands of dollars over time. This series will teach you the basics of credit reports and scores.
This book covers topics on preserving food, canning, pickled products, sweet spreads and syrups, freezing and drying. Available for purchase only.
A flexible 3-week schedule of hands-on activities meant to improve young children's health and well-being by teaching key nutrition and physical activity concepts.
Radon Education Radon is a colorless, tasteless odorless gas that can cause lung cancer. It occurs naturally and is released into the soil, easily entering buildings through the foundation. The only way to know if you have radon is to test.
Building Baby's Brain Series What happens during a child's first few years makes a big difference in the child's later life. This series helps parents learn strategies to improve early brain development.
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