Tuesdays and Thursdays: January 6 - March 26 from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Senior-Fit is a 12-week strength-training class for limited resources adults age 40 plus to improve:
♦ Strength
♦ Balance
♦ Flexibility

Click here to view flyer

If you qualify for Food Stamps, WIC, or other Public Assistance, you qualify for this free program.

Tuesdays: January 13 - February 17 from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN EATING RIGHT?
Learn from a professional chef and nutritionist through Operation Frontline and Nutrition Connections.

This FREE program includes:

• A FREE package of the week’s recipe ingredients will be provided at the end of several classes for you to prepare the meal at home.


• Lessons feature hands-on learning and include group discussion with instructors.


• Graduation certificate, recipe book, and other freebies provided upon completion of the program.


• Dinner — prepared by the chef and you...the class participants!

• Cooking tips and techniques - learn the tricks of the trade for making delicious healthy meals


• Tips for proper food safety and sanitation


• Updated nutrition information for health


• Budgeting meals — stretch your food $$ and maximize your resources!!


• Tips to get your kids to try new foods


• Shopping smart tips

Dates: Wednesdays: January 21, 28, February 4, 11
Location: Timberland Middle School Library.

The workshop series for parents and others raising teens will be offered by Claudia Boozer-Blasco, Extension Educator in Family and Community Resources. The following topics will be explored: Understanding Today's Teen, Adolescence: A Time of Change, Dealing with Normal Conflicts, Fostering Independent Thinking, and Responsible Behavior.

Click here for flyer

Tuesdays and Thursdays: January 6 - March 26 from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Senior-Fit is a 12-week strength-training class for limited resources adults age 40 plus to improve:
♦ Strength
♦ Balance
♦ Flexibility

Click here to view flyer

Two locations – similar program!
Thursday, January 22 from 9:00 AM – 3:45 PM in Littleton, NH at the Eastgate Motor Inn,
or Friday, January 23 from 9:00 AM – 3:45 PM in Portsmouth, NH at the Redhook Brewery.

Littleton, NH:

• 9:00 am - Get Started
• Slaughtering and Meat Sales Regulations- Juan Rodriquez, USDA/FSIS
• Organic Certification of Eggs and Meat - Vickie Smith, NHDAMF Organic Program
• Producing Eggs, Broilers and Beef - Susanne Long and Tim Sanford, Luna Bleu Farm, Randolph VT
• Vegetables: Choosing crops, scheduling and planning for our market - Steve Fulton, Blue Ox Farm, Enfield NH
• Crop and revenue insurance for organic growers
• Lunch
• Successful record-keeping for organic certification - Vickie Smith, NHDAMF Organic Program
• Farm record-keeping and planning
• Vegetables – Jim Ramanek, Warner River Organics, Webster NH
• Livestock – Susanne Long and Tim Sanford, Luna Blue Farm, Randolph VT
• Integrating Livestock with other Enterprises - Rick Kersbergen, UMaine Cooperative Extension
• Making the Most of Compost on Small Farms - Mark Hutchinson, UMaine Cooperative Extension
• 3:45 pm - Wrap Up

Click here to view flyer

Online registration for LITTLETON: http://www.events.unh.edu/register.shtml?event_id=5148

Organic Producers' Meeting

Slaughtering and Meat Sales Regulations -Juan Rodriquez, USDA/FSIS

Organic Certification of Eggs and Meat - Vickie Smith, NHDAMF Organic Program

Producing Eggs and Broilers- Marilyn & Rick Stanley, Chick Farm, Wells ME

Producing Beef - Larry Savage, Green Ledge Farm, Francestown NH

Making the Most of Compost on Small Farms - Mark Hutchinson, UMaine Cooperative Extension

Crop and revenue insurance for organic growers

Integrating Livestock with other Enterprises - Rick Kersbergen, UMaine Cooperative Extension

Vegetables: Choosing crops, scheduling and planning for our market - Renee Cantara, New Roots Farm, Newmarket NH

Successful record-keeping for organic certification - Vickie Smith, NHDAMF Organic Program

Farm record-keeping and planning

Vegetables – Jim Ramanek, Warner River Organics, Webster NH

Livestock – Larry Savage, Green Ledge Farm, Francestown NH

To register online visit:

Two locations – similar program!
Thursday, January 22 from 9:00 AM – 3:45 PM in Littleton, NH at the Eastgate Motor Inn,
or Friday, January 23 from 9:00 AM – 3:45 PM in Portsmouth, NH at the Redhook Brewery.

Portsmouth, NH:

• 9:00 am - Get Started
• Slaughtering and Meat Sales Regulations- Juan Rodriquez, USDA/FSIS
• Organic Certification of Eggs and Meat - Vickie Smith, NHDAMF Organic Program
• Producing Eggs and Broilers - Marilyn & Rick Stanley, Chick Farm, Wells ME
• Producing Beef - Larry Savage, Green Ledge Farm, Francestown NH
• Making the Most of Compost on Small Farms - Mark Hutchinson, UMaine Cooperative Extension
• Crop and revenue insurance for organic growers
• Lunch
• Integrating Livestock with other Enterprises - Rick Kersbergen, UMaine Cooperative Extension
• Vegetables: Choosing crops, scheduling and planning for our market - Renee Cantara, New Roots Farm, Newmarket NH
• Successful record-keeping for organic certification - Vickie Smith, NHDAMF Organic Program
• Farm record-keeping and planning
• Vegetables – Jim Ramanek, Warner River Organics, Webster NH
• Livestock – Larry Savage, Green Ledge Farm, Francestown NH
• 3:45 pm - Wrap Up

Click here to view flyer

Online registration for PORTSMOUTH: http://www.events.unh.edu/register.shtml?event_id=5152

Tuesdays and Thursdays: January 6 - March 26 from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Senior-Fit is a 12-week strength-training class for limited resources adults age 40 plus to improve:
♦ Strength
♦ Balance
♦ Flexibility

Click here to view flyer

If you qualify for Food Stamps, WIC, or other Public Assistance, you qualify for this free program.

Tuesdays: January 13 - February 17 from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN EATING RIGHT?
Learn from a professional chef and nutritionist through Operation Frontline and Nutrition Connections.

This FREE program includes:

• A FREE package of the week’s recipe ingredients will be provided at the end of several classes for you to prepare the meal at home.


• Lessons feature hands-on learning and include group discussion with instructors.


• Graduation certificate, recipe book, and other freebies provided upon completion of the program.


• Dinner — prepared by the chef and you...the class participants!

• Cooking tips and techniques - learn the tricks of the trade for making delicious healthy meals


• Tips for proper food safety and sanitation


• Updated nutrition information for health


• Budgeting meals — stretch your food $$ and maximize your resources!!


• Tips to get your kids to try new foods


• Shopping smart tips

Dates: Wednesdays: January 21, 28, February 4, 11
Location: Timberland Middle School Library.

The workshop series for parents and others raising teens will be offered by Claudia Boozer-Blasco, Extension Educator in Family and Community Resources. The following topics will be explored: Understanding Today's Teen, Adolescence: A Time of Change, Dealing with Normal Conflicts, Fostering Independent Thinking, and Responsible Behavior.

Click here for flyer

Tuesdays and Thursdays: January 6 - March 26 from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Senior-Fit is a 12-week strength-training class for limited resources adults age 40 plus to improve:
♦ Strength
♦ Balance
♦ Flexibility

Click here to view flyer

Tuesdays and Thursdays: January 6 - March 26 from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Senior-Fit is a 12-week strength-training class for limited resources adults age 40 plus to improve:
♦ Strength
♦ Balance
♦ Flexibility

Click here to view flyer

If you qualify for Food Stamps, WIC, or other Public Assistance, you qualify for this free program.

Tuesdays: January 13 - February 17 from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN EATING RIGHT?
Learn from a professional chef and nutritionist through Operation Frontline and Nutrition Connections.

This FREE program includes:

• A FREE package of the week’s recipe ingredients will be provided at the end of several classes for you to prepare the meal at home.


• Lessons feature hands-on learning and include group discussion with instructors.


• Graduation certificate, recipe book, and other freebies provided upon completion of the program.


• Dinner — prepared by the chef and you...the class participants!

• Cooking tips and techniques - learn the tricks of the trade for making delicious healthy meals


• Tips for proper food safety and sanitation


• Updated nutrition information for health


• Budgeting meals — stretch your food $$ and maximize your resources!!


• Tips to get your kids to try new foods


• Shopping smart tips

Tuesday, Feb 3 and Feb 10, 2009 5:00pm-9:00pm

Integrated pest management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to managing pests.
IPM practitioners base decisions on information that is collected systematically as
they integrate economic, environmental and social goals. Sharpen your Integrated
Pest Management skills and attend this worthwhile workshop.

TOPICS COVERED
• Pesticide Spray Equipment
• Pesticide Safety for the Applicator and the Environment
• Treating for Pests, Integrated Pest Management
• General Introduction to Pests
• Soil Management and the Relationship to Pest Management
• Mechanical Issues

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
• Anyone who intends to use Restricted Use pesticides and is not presently certified
• Anyone intending to apply Restricted or General Use pesticides (any pesticide) in the course of employment.
• Individuals already certified by the NH Department of Agriculture, Division of Pesticide Control but have not earned their required recertification credits.

Workshop Goal
The goal of this educational program is to provide pest management alternatives to agricultural producers and other pesticide applicators that improve crop or
commodity quality while minimizing environmental impacts. These alternatives include the integration of Biological, Mechanical, Cultural and Chemical controls.

Workshop Benefits
• Organized training for applicators
• Education in reducing pesticide risk
• Education and preparation for those looking to take the NH Pesticide Exam
• Assurance of safe and effective use of pesticide products
• Recertification Credits Available-7 recertification credits have been approved. You must be present both nights in order to receive credits.

REGISTRATION
REGISTER EARLY. SPACE IS LIMITED.
Register and purchase study materials online

A minimum of 10 people for each 2 day session is required or the session will be cancelled or combined with another session in another county.

Alternate Counties-Dates and Online Registration
• Cheshire and Sullivan Counties-February 4 & February 11, 2009-5:00pm-9:00pm
online registration for Cheshire and Sullivan Counties
• Carroll and Strafford Counties-January 13 & January 20, 2009-5:00pm-9:00pm
online registration for Carroll and Strafford Counties
• Grafton County-March 4 and March11, 2009-5:00pm-9:00pm
online registration for Grafton County
• Belknap and Merrimack Counties-January 14 & January 21, 2009-5:00pm-9:00pm
online registration for Belknap and Merrimack Counties

Dates: Wednesdays: January 21, 28, February 4, 11
Location: Timberland Middle School Library.

The workshop series for parents and others raising teens will be offered by Claudia Boozer-Blasco, Extension Educator in Family and Community Resources. The following topics will be explored: Understanding Today's Teen, Adolescence: A Time of Change, Dealing with Normal Conflicts, Fostering Independent Thinking, and Responsible Behavior.

Click here for flyer

Tuesdays and Thursdays: January 6 - March 26 from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Senior-Fit is a 12-week strength-training class for limited resources adults age 40 plus to improve:
♦ Strength
♦ Balance
♦ Flexibility

Click here to view flyer

Tuesdays and Thursdays: January 6 - March 26 from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Senior-Fit is a 12-week strength-training class for limited resources adults age 40 plus to improve:
♦ Strength
♦ Balance
♦ Flexibility

Click here to view flyer

If you qualify for Food Stamps, WIC, or other Public Assistance, you qualify for this free program.

Tuesdays: January 13 - February 17 from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN EATING RIGHT?
Learn from a professional chef and nutritionist through Operation Frontline and Nutrition Connections.

This FREE program includes:

• A FREE package of the week’s recipe ingredients will be provided at the end of several classes for you to prepare the meal at home.


• Lessons feature hands-on learning and include group discussion with instructors.


• Graduation certificate, recipe book, and other freebies provided upon completion of the program.


• Dinner — prepared by the chef and you...the class participants!

• Cooking tips and techniques - learn the tricks of the trade for making delicious healthy meals


• Tips for proper food safety and sanitation


• Updated nutrition information for health


• Budgeting meals — stretch your food $$ and maximize your resources!!


• Tips to get your kids to try new foods


• Shopping smart tips

Tuesday, Feb 3 and Feb 10, 2009 5:00pm-9:00pm

Integrated pest management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to managing pests.
IPM practitioners base decisions on information that is collected systematically as
they integrate economic, environmental and social goals. Sharpen your Integrated
Pest Management skills and attend this worthwhile workshop.

TOPICS COVERED
• Pesticide Spray Equipment
• Pesticide Safety for the Applicator and the Environment
• Treating for Pests, Integrated Pest Management
• General Introduction to Pests
• Soil Management and the Relationship to Pest Management
• Mechanical Issues

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
• Anyone who intends to use Restricted Use pesticides and is not presently certified
• Anyone intending to apply Restricted or General Use pesticides (any pesticide) in the course of employment.
• Individuals already certified by the NH Department of Agriculture, Division of Pesticide Control but have not earned their required recertification credits.

Workshop Goal
The goal of this educational program is to provide pest management alternatives to agricultural producers and other pesticide applicators that improve crop or
commodity quality while minimizing environmental impacts. These alternatives include the integration of Biological, Mechanical, Cultural and Chemical controls.

Workshop Benefits
• Organized training for applicators
• Education in reducing pesticide risk
• Education and preparation for those looking to take the NH Pesticide Exam
• Assurance of safe and effective use of pesticide products
• Recertification Credits Available-7 recertification credits have been approved. You must be present both nights in order to receive credits.

REGISTRATION
REGISTER EARLY. SPACE IS LIMITED.
Register and purchase study materials online

A minimum of 10 people for each 2 day session is required or the session will be cancelled or combined with another session in another county.

Alternate Counties-Dates and Online Registration
• Cheshire and Sullivan Counties-February 4 & February 11, 2009-5:00pm-9:00pm
online registration for Cheshire and Sullivan Counties
• Carroll and Strafford Counties-January 13 & January 20, 2009-5:00pm-9:00pm
online registration for Carroll and Strafford Counties
• Grafton County-March 4 and March11, 2009-5:00pm-9:00pm
online registration for Grafton County
• Belknap and Merrimack Counties-January 14 & January 21, 2009-5:00pm-9:00pm
online registration for Belknap and Merrimack Counties

Dates: Wednesdays: January 21, 28, February 4, 11
Location: Timberland Middle School Library.

The workshop series for parents and others raising teens will be offered by Claudia Boozer-Blasco, Extension Educator in Family and Community Resources. The following topics will be explored: Understanding Today's Teen, Adolescence: A Time of Change, Dealing with Normal Conflicts, Fostering Independent Thinking, and Responsible Behavior.

Click here for flyer