Rent Smart Train-the-Trainer
Become a certified Rent Smart facilitator! In this training, you’ll learn how to teach renters about their rights and responsibilities, build strong rental habits, and support housing stability. After completing the course, you’ll receive a certificate and access to all program materials to offer Rent Smart in your community. February 3, 5, 10, & 12, […]
Read More...Rent Smart Workshops Available!
Workshop Schedule June 9, 11, 16, 16, 23, & 25 (Mon/Wed) | 9-10amAugust 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, & 28 (Mon/Thurs) | 11am – 12pmSeptember 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, & 26 (Tues/Fri) | 9-10amOctober 4, 11, & 18 (Sat) | 9-11:30amNovember 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, & 26 (Mon/Wed) | 7-8pmDecember 1, 4, 8, […]
Read More...Heat Sources for Stovetop Canners, Q&A, and Vacuum Sealing
Heat Sources for Stovetop Canners What Heat Source can I use for the Presto Stovetop Pressure Canner? This is a question we received from a Family and Consumer Sciences Agent. Quick answer—Presto stovetop canners are versatile and will work on gas, electric coil, and electric smooth top (glass top) ranges. There are though, some qualifiers […]
Read More...Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: A Newsletter for Those Who Preserve Food at Home (May/June 2025)
Steam Canning Steam canning, also known as atmospheric steam canning, is a great alternative to water bath canning for most high-acid foods with a pH below 4.6. Examples include most fruits, jams, jellies, pickled products, sauerkraut, preserves, salsa and acidified tomatoes. Steam canning uses less water, which reduces the canner weight and efficiently heats it […]
Read More...Preparing for Tornado Season: What to Know!
Tornado Terminology For your own safety, it’s important to know the terms you might hear during tornado season. This could mean the difference between possible or immediate danger, and the more time you have to prepare, the better. What to Watch Out For: Preparing for a Tornado Now that you know what words to watch […]
Read More...Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: A Newsletter for Those Who Preserve Food at Home (March/April 2025)
Spring Clean Your Freezer Once you have a full inventory list from your freezer, use this list for future planning. If the freezer is quite full, “grocery shop” and meal plan from the freezer to make space for the produce you want to preserve in the coming months. If you notice you still have a […]
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