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About Carla Farrand

Carla Farrand is a Family & Consumer Science Agent for CSU Extension in Garfield County. Carla has a passion for food preservation and food safety. Carla has been a CSU Extension Master Food Safety Advisor since 1996. Carla teaches a monthly food safety or food preservation class through Garfield County Extension and has also extended classes to after-school programs and 4-H.

Meal Planning Can be Fun for Everyone

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Winter nights are the perfect time to work together as a family to plan and prepare nutritious and easy meals.  Meal planning doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Having everyone help can turn meal planning into a positive and enjoyable family activity. Meal Planning Basics Consider these six tips when planning meals. Weekly schedule. Have a […]

Holiday Cheer

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Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bell Rock. Can you hear it? The Holidays are quickly approaching. For many, the holiday season and feelings of cheerfulness do not go together. The constant pressures from selecting the perfect gifts, work and family celebrations, travel, and disruptions in normal routines can lead to holiday burnout! Three helpful tips […]

Cranberries

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Fall is in the air and cranberry harvest is beginning.  Did you know that the peak season for harvesting is October through December.  We will soon see fresh cranberries in the produce section as well as find more in the freezer.  Cranberries can come in a variety of ways from whole fresh, juice, sauce and […]

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