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Be Ready for Cold Temperatures and Potential Power Outages

Prepare Now for the Winter Storm

Important Safety Information for the Upcoming Winter StormAs we are all aware, a major winter storm is approaching, and it is expected to be quite severe. It has been a while since we experienced a…

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2026 Home Food Preservation Workshop Series

Canning, dehydrating, fermenting, and freezing are all covered in this year's series! Whether you are a newbie or have years of experience with any of these food preservations methods, you can learn…

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Food Safety for Food Managers Class & Exam, September 2025

Safe Plates for Food ManagersOffered by N.C. Cooperative Extension, this course prepares food service managers for the Certified Food Protection Manager exam, meeting FDA and NC food code…

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Safe Plates Food Safety Manager Training in Spanish

Managers successfully completing the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals Food Manager Certification exam meet the FDA Food Code 2017 requirement for a Certified Food Protection Manager.…

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Kitchen Creators Camp: A Summer Cooking & Baking Adventure Awaits!

Are your kids ready to cook up some summer fun? Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated Kitchen Creators Camp, hosted at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center. Designed for…

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2024 Kitchen Creators Camp

Kitchen Creators Camp is back for a second year!Ages 11-159:30am-3:30pm at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center Teaching Kitchen$35 per day July 16: Knife Skills & Italian…

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Safe Plates for Food Managers – December

Safe Plates for Food Managers is a food safety training course developed by NC State University. Managers completing the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals Food Manager Certification exam…

Preserving foods safely

Pressure Canning 101

If you're looking for a way to preserve this summer's vegetable bounty or if you just need a refresher, this class will give you the information you need to safely pressure can at home.When: August…

DRYING FRUITS & VEGETABLES - Live Webinar; assorted dried fruit slices

Drying Fruits & Vegetables Live Webinar

Drying fruits and vegetables is a wonderful and beautiful way to preserve these foods. Drying as a food preservation technique dates back to ancient times when the sun would naturally dry the…

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Now Available! September's Growing Chatham

Good-bye summer....hello fall! Slow down and enjoy Growing Chatham y'all!