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Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.

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Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …

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This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses venison donation programs …

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This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses using community and …

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Gleaning

This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses the process of …

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