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In this blog post series, we discussed how collaborating with out-of-school-time education programs can help 4-H programs reach more youth. We’ve shared ideas for how 4-H staff can go about establishing effective and supportive working relationships with community partners. For community partners, one major…

 Agricultores y asesores de control de plagas podrán conocer cómo las boquillas afectan la cobertura y la deriva en cultivos de árboles frutalesSe invita a productores de árboles frutales, gerentes de granjas, aplicadores con licencia, asesores de control de plagas y otros que buscan mejorar la…

(Keep your food from spoiling)Mantenga los alimentos almacenados en buen estado (seguros)¿Le sobraron alimentos? Haga rendir su presupuesto para alimentos y manténgalos en buen estado para poder consumirlos durante el máximo tiempo posible.Por qué se echan a perder los alimentosLos alimentos se echan a…

What does "hot pack" vs "raw pack" refer to regarding canning produce? Hot pack and raw pack refer to the method of packing food into jars prior to canning.  There are advantages and disadvantages to each method; when both options are given, the one you choose comes down to personal preference…

Choose the correct shape, and don't forget the headspace! Canning jars are a great choice when it comes to packaging foods for the freezer.  They’re durable, reusable, leakproof, and they keep food from absorbing odors and off flavors from other foods in the freezer. However, it’s important to…