Food and nutrition

Master Gardener Food Preservation Consultant volunteer teaching a class.

Our Master Gardener Food Preservation Consultant volunteers offer online classes and in-person workshops throughout Minnesota.

Itasca County Master Gardener Volunteer Program: Home Food Preservation Series

Jul 21, 6 - 8 p.m. Trailhead Building - Itasca County Fairgrounds

Shelf Life: Preparing for the holiday season

Dec 2, 3 - 4 p.m.

Shelf Life: Lessons from one year at Manna Food Co-op

Nov 11, 3 - 4 p.m.

Shelf Life: Understanding customer traffic with Placer.ai

Oct 14, 3 - 4 p.m.

Shelf Life: Energy assessments and cost savings for grocery stores

Sep 9, 3 - 4 p.m.

Cancer prevention for older adults

Sep 30, 1 - 2 p.m.

Discover the power of healthy eating for older adults

Sep 29, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Cooking with the grandkids

Sep 28, 1 - 2 p.m.

The microbiome and healthy aging: Practical strategies for older adults

Sep 28, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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