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Financial Literacy Classes
Struggling with monthly expenses? Wanting to save for a big purchase?
The Dakota County Extension Office will be hosting Financial Literacy Classes in March and April. To register visit https://go.unl.edu/financialclass
Any questions contact Angela or Julie at the Extension office (402) 987-2140
Siouxland Garden Symposium
Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
Check-in 8:30-9:00AM
Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
900 Larson Park Rd, Sioux City, IA
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MARCH 7TH
No walk-ins accepted
Schedule
9:00 am -10:00 am - Meg Cowden - Sowing Hope: Grow More Food Across the Seasons
10:15 am - 11:00 am - Ian Petersen - Pollinator Habitats and Landscaping with Natives
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm - Amanda Beck - Spray What! An Introduction to Chemical Use in the Garden & Landscape
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm - Shawn Tabke - The Greenhouse Guide - Expectations and Reality
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm - Rod Tondreau - Why Should We plant Native Plants?
Health Tools For Managing Hypertension
Are you living with hypertension (HTN) or high blood pressure? Are you concerned about developing HTN or caring for someone with HTN?
FREE 8-week virtual series aimed at improving HTN self-management.
Topics include: basics of hypertension control, nutrition, physical activity, tobacco cessation, medication management, stress management, and creating action plans for success. Flyer
Thursdays
March 20th March 27th April 3rd April 10th
April 17th April 24th May 1st May 8th
Noon-1:00PM
Virtual via Zoom
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
Food Safety
Game Day Food Safety
Getting ready to tackle a game day spread? 🏈 Make sure your favorite dishes are remembered for all the right reasons! 🥳 Follow these essential tips to keep food poisoning off the field. (https://go.unl.edu/gamedayfoodsafety )
#UNLFoodSafety"
Preparing Food For Gameday
Did you know over half of all foodborne illnesses come from unclean hands? 🦠 The best defense is washing your hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds, both before and after handling food. This simple step is crucial when preparing food for others. 🧼🍽 Keep your team safe and score big on food safety this weekend! 🏈
Learn more here: https://go.unl.edu/gamedayfoodsafety #UNLFoodSafety
Football Party
Super Bowl Sunday isn’t just about football; it’s about the food! Whether you're enjoying delivery, takeout, or hosting a game-day feast, make sure food safety is part of your playbook. Follow these tips from the USDA to avoid fumbling your Super Bowl plans with foodborne illness. From keeping hot foods hot to following the two-hour rule, these simple steps will keep you and your guests safe so you can focus on the game and not the germs. Check out the full article for all the winning food safety strategies! 🥳🎉 https://go.unl.edu/super-bowl #UNLFoodSafety
Reduce Food Waste & Save Money
Tips to Reduce Food Waste & Save Money at the Grocery Store. https://food.unl.edu/article/tips-reduce-food-waste-and-save-money-grocery-store/
Food.unl.edu has food storage, food satey, recipes and more.
Haskell Happenings
Haskell Happenings Newsletter
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Find our latest edition here: https://hal.unl.edu/haskell-happenings-newsletter/
