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Classes Offered

The Extension Office in Ada County offers a variety of classes to improve the standard of living among county citizens. Each of the classes below is open to the public.
Financial Classes
Take Control of Your Money
Learn how to save money, pay down debt, manage your credit and protect against identify theft. This is a two session class will be posted when available.
Estate Planning
Safeguard your family's financial future through this two session class. Your knowledge of inheritance planning, including advanced health care directives, asset distribution and estate planning will increase. Class dates will be posted when available.
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Long Term Care
Learn how to plan and manage the risk of long term care and protect your financial security. Class dates will be posted when available
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Healthy Lifestyles
Food Safety Advisor/Advanced Food Safety Advisor
The Food Safety Advisor Program teaches individuals how to safely preserve a variety of food products. This program also teaches food safety, food storage, and more. Classes begin April 10, 2012.
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Fastfood@Home
Learn how to make quick dinners, eat healthier, and save money with Fastfood@Home. This class will be Thursday, May 10, 7 to 9 pm at the Ada County Extension Office. The cost is $8. Print the brochure and mail in with your payment to register for this class.
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Whole Grain Artisan Bread Class
Learn how to make whole grain breads from stored high-moisture dough. Learn new recipes and ideas for Artisan bread. Due to the incredible demand for this class we have added one more class on Thursday, May 17th
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Whole Grains - More Than Bread
Grains are a rich source of nutrients and provide immediate and long term benefits to a healthy diet. This informative class will cover meal planning, tips, cooking information, and more. Class dates will be posted when available.
Seafood at it's Best for Health Conscious Consumers
Learn about health benefits, guidelines, recommendations and potential health risks in this two part class. Class dates will be posted when available.
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Strong Women-Healthy Hearts
This program is a hands-pn way to make positive changes to help you eat better, move more, and improve your general health and well being. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Harvest Food Preservation Classes
These classes are offered during the summer and early fall. Class dates will be posted when available.
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Growing and Using Herbs
Learn how to grow your own herbs. You will also learn how to use you herbs in your kitchen. For more information please review the class brochure.
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Master Gardener Program
The Master Gardener class gives residents the opportunity to improve horticulture knowledge and skills, providing valuable community service. For information visit the Master Gardener page.

Youth Events and Classes

Learn About 4-H Classes and Events
To learn more about 4-H please complete this 4-H Interest Form.
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