Nebraska Extension in Dakota County will be closed for the holidays. December 24th - January 1st.

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Pesticide Education

The Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, in concert with Extension Specialists, Extension Educators, and other collaborators, provides educational and training programs that address human health, the environment, economic wellbeing, and pesticide safety.

Local training dates for 2025

•    March 3rd (Monday) - Burt County, Oakland City Auditorium - 1:30 pm
•    March 13th (Thursday) - Thurston County, Pender City Fire Station - 9:30 am
•    March 18th (Tuesday) - Dakota County, Extension Office - 1:30 pm

Dakota County Pest Ed Training

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Holiday Food Safety

Charcuterie Board Food Safety

Building the perfect charcuterie board? 🧀🍇 Make food safety part of the recipe! Learn how to keep your party trays safe and delicious: https://food.unl.edu/article/charcuterie-boards-and-food-safety #UNLFoodSafety

Cooking a Ham

Shopping for ham can be confusing with so many options—fresh, cured, smoked, spiral-cut, bone-in, or boneless. 🐖 Wondering how to cook and store it safely? Check out these tips to prepare your ham successfully and safely: https://go.unl.edu/holiday-ham #UNLFoodSafety

Charcuterie Food Safety

Charcuterie boards are a tasty mix of meats, cheeses, nuts, breads, fruits, and more, perfect for parties and gatherings. 🧀🍇 But don’t forget food safety! Use a separate cutting board for your charcuterie and wash it with hot, soapy water after each use. Learn more about safely preparing charcuterie and party trays: https://food.unl.edu/article/charcuterie-boards-and-food-safety #UNLFoodSafety

Smart Tips for Turkey Leftovers

Cooked turkey may be eaten cold or reheated. Learn more about leftovers and food safety from the USDA at: https://go.unl.edu/leftovers #UNLFoodSafety

Dakota County Voices For Food

Thank you Food Bank of Siouxland for recognizing Voices for Food as the Agency of the Year in 2024.
The volunteers in Dakota County are truly making an impactful difference in providing fresh fruits and vegetables to families in need.

Over 80 Volunteers put in over 2,000 hours each summer to make this program possible. In 10 years, they have put over 100,000 pounds of fresh produce into the food system for families in need.

Dakota County Volunteers truly are difference makers in this community.

In Dakota County, food access is a community effort.

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