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Food & Nutrition

Cornell Cooperative Extension offers free or low-cost educational workshops and lots of useful information on food-related topics from food safety and nutrition to healthy eating on a limited budget. Explore our links, check out our upcoming events, then give us a call to learn more.

chicken on the grill

Safe Grilling

The risk of foodborne illness increases during the summer months. Learn how to keep your family safe with these tips from the USDA.

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Nutrition Program Educator Myra McKinney (center) leads a hands-on cooking class at CCE-Tompkins (2007)

Cooking & Nutrition Classes

Cooperative Extension offers several different free cooking and nutrition workshops for families, youth and seniors who have limited incomes...

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various food products with expiration dates

Food Dating

Many food containers have expiration dates, but what do they mean? Are foods safe to eat after the date has passed? Learn more here.

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Food safety step "Chill"

Food Safety in Power Outages

Learn about what is safe and not safe to eat during a power outage and how to cook with no power!

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Contact

Karen Roberts Mort
Association Resource Educator
kem18@cornell.edu
518-765-3552

Last updated April 22, 2020

Food & Nutrition

Are you eligible for SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)? Find out if you can receive SNAP benefits and apply online at MyBenefits.NY.gov.

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