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19th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic

Saturday, June 1, 2019

4-H in Saratoga County serves over 20,000 youth annually. All proceeds from the 19th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic support 4-H programming through: Scholarships, Educational Trips, 4-H Leader Training, Program Development, Hands on Learning ExperiencesPARTICIPATION$100 per Player(Registrations ...

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Fermenting for Fun and Health

Monday, June 3, 2019

Learn how easy and fun it is to ferment foods at home, including sauerkraut, kim chi, and kombucha. The probiotic bacteria in fermented foods will be discussed. Participants will make and take home a quart jar of vegetables to ferment at home. Each class costs $15.00Class size limited to 21. Pre-...

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Albany Rail Trail Wineberry Removal Workday with Mohawk-Hudson Land Conservancy

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Cherry Lane Underpass, Slingerlands, NYPlease bring water and gloves. Participants will be trained in invasive species identification and removal. Rain date of June 13th

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2019 Master Food Preserver

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

The 3 day Master Food Preserver course is an intensive hands-on experience in most methods of home food preservation, including boiling water bath canning (tomatoes, fruits and acidified foods), pressure canning (vegetables and meat), making gelled products (jams and jellies), pickling (quick...

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Canine Training Classes

Monday, May 6, 2019

Canine Training Classes, sponsored by the Saratoga County 4-H Program, are offered annually starting the first week of May. The first class will be held May 6th, run for 8 weeks (no class May 27th),  and are open to youth and adults. Options for training include obedience, agility, and ha...

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Fermenting and Quick Pickling

Thursday, August 1, 2019

Learn about different pickling processes including quick and brined pickles and techniques for making a crisp pickle. We’ll also discuss lacto-fermentation. This class will cover the basics of canning in a boiling water bath or steam canner, including equipment needed.Participants will make and t...

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Canning Salsa & Tomatoes

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Learn how to can whole and diced tomatoes, plus make salsa. This class will cover the basics of canning in a boiling water bath or steam canner, including equipment needed.Participants will make and take a jar of salsa home.Pre-registration require click here for registration form.Each class cost...

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"Driving Cars in a Traffic Jam" by epSos.de
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DEFENSIVE DRIVING

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

The Defensive Driving Program is the NY State approved 6-hour course. This allows the participant to receive either an insurance reduction or point reduction. This is not court mandated although it may be. This class is open to anyone with a valid driver’s license. The program is 6 hours of c...

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"Driving Cars in a Traffic Jam" by epSos.de
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DEFENSIVE DRIVING

Thursday, September 19, 2019

The Defensive Driving Program is the NY State approved 6-hour course. This allows the participant to receive either an insurance reduction or point reduction. This is not court mandated although it may be. This class is open to anyone with a valid driver’s license. The program is 6 hours of c...

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Making Jerky & Canning Meat

Thursday, October 10, 2019

Learn how to safely make your own jerky in an oven or food dehydrator. Canned meat is tender and makes a quick meal. Learn the steps to safe pressure canning, a process that can be used for preserving vegetables and soups too. Participants will take home a sample of jerky.Pre-registration require...

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"Driving Cars in a Traffic Jam" by epSos.de
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DEFENSIVE DRIVING

Sunday, November 3, 2019

The Defensive Driving Program is the NY State approved 6-hour course. This allows the participant to receive either an insurance reduction or point reduction. This is not court mandated although it may be. This class is open to anyone with a valid driver’s license. The program is 6 hours of c...

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Making Jam for Gifts

Saturday, November 23, 2019

Jam makes a great gift from the heart and is easy as pie. We’ll make both freezer jam (a no cook recipe for kids), and cooked jam, then decorate a jar to take home for gift giving. This class will cover the basics of canning in a boiling water bath or steam canner, including equipment needed.Regi...

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