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Expert Resources

La diabetes y la alimentación: Cómo planificar y cocinar comidas sabrosas y saludables 
La diabetes y la alimentación: Cómo planificar y cocinar comidas sabrosas y saludables  Posted by Maria Rossi, Ines Beltran, Michelle Parisi on Sep 10, 2026
Disfrute las fiestas con alegría y cuide su salud
Disfrute las fiestas con alegría y cuide su salud Posted by Maria Rossi, Ines Beltran, Michelle Parisi on Sep 10, 2026
Comer fuera de casa cuando tiene diabetes
Comer fuera de casa cuando tiene diabetes Posted by Maria Rossi, Ariathni Powell, Michelle Parisi on Sep 10, 2026
Best Practices of Integrated Mosquito Management
Best Practices of Integrated Mosquito Management Posted by Elmer Gray on Aug 4, 2026
Seguridad para Trabajadores Hispanos de Jardineria
Seguridad para Trabajadores Hispanos de Jardineria Posted by Alfredo Martinez on Aug 3, 2026
Safety for Hispanic Landscape Workers
Safety for Hispanic Landscape Workers Posted by Alfredo Martinez on Aug 3, 2026

Upcoming Events

Sep 12 Canning Tomatoes - Whitfield County Food Preservation Workshop Dalton, GA - (155.0 miles) Join us for a hands-on workshop on food preservation and best practices for canning at home. In this class, you'll learn how to preserve tomatoes with a water-bath canner and how to plant and grow your own tomatoes at home. Seating is limited. Each attendee must register separately. Call the Whitfield County Extension Office at (706) 278-8207 or register online via the UGA Extension Registration System.
Sep 17 Canning Strawberry-Fig Jam - Coweta County Food Preservation Workshop Newnan, GA - (98.0 miles) Join a hands-on class and learn how to make strawberry-fig jam. Learn the ways to properly preserve using water bath canning. Also learn more about the process of making jams and jellies.
Sep 19 Food Preservation Class - Water Bath Canning and Steam Bath Canning - Pickling Cairo, GA - (168.0 miles) Ready to learn how to can your own delicious pickled vegetable? Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9 AM - 12 PM for a hands-on class covering boiling water bath canning and steam canning! $25 Registration Includes: * 3 hours of hands-on instruction * Recipe for homemade Strawberry Jam * 1 jar of your very own canned pickled vegetable to take home * A UGA Canvas tote bag Space is limited to 8 participants per session, and registration is required!
Sep 22 Canning Tomatoes-Ware County Home Food Preservation Series Waycross, GA - (138.0 miles) Join a hands-on class to learn how to safely can tomatoes.
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