UC Cooperative Extension

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Curious about canning your own food at home? Join the UCCE Master Food Preservers at this free introductory online class and learn how to use boiling water and atmospheric steam canners to can jams and jellies.

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The Kings County 4-H Leaders Council meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Kings UCCE Multi-Purpose Room to discuss 4-H business, plan events, and develop the program. All Kings County 4-H adult volunteers, senior youth members, and parents are encouraged to attend.

Council Budget and Calendar Meeting...

Join the SBA, FEMA and California Office of Emergency Services for a free SBA information webinar on how to get ready for El Nino.

Learn about preserving herbs. Details coming soon. As always this is a great place to ask your questions and learn more about safe ways to preserve food. Registration required.

Annual winter sweetpotato meeting. Thursday, February 8. 2024. UCCE Merced County. Meeting agenda coming soon. For more info, download the January 2024 Sweetpotato Tips newsletter here..

Learn the art and science behind composting from a local Master Composter. Learn about the importance of managing your organic waste (food scraps and yard trimmings) at home. As the drought worsens and the climate warms, home-based waste management has never been more relevant.