*Discover You Can Summer Canning Education Program *

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*We are excited to introduce *Discover You Can, a summer canning
education program developed to assist Farmers Market Coalition member
organizations in achieving their education mission. The program is sponsored
by Jarden Home Brands, makers of Ball® Brand Fresh Preserving Products.
Discover You Can**SM** *is offering 50 FMC member farmers market
organizations the opportunity to apply for $1,200 in funding. The funding
is to be used to support local efforts to educate communities on the
benefits and simple ‘how tos’ of canning. In addition to funding, the
selected 50 organizations will also receive a starter kit, signage, coupons,
samples, and more from Jarden.

The Food Channel recently named home canning as the #1 food trend. This
program will allow you to host canning demonstrations—a topic relevant and
of interest to consumers. It will bring value to your community as they
learn the benefits of canning and buying fresh, local produce.

If you are interested in participating in this program, *click
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* to complete the application and read the full list of Frequently Asked
Questions. Once completed, please return the application to *
DiscoverYouCan@imschicago.com* or fax to (312) 664-5454. If you have
questions about this program, please contact Amber Meairs at 312-242-4723.

Jarden Home Brands is accepting applications until Friday April 29, 2011.
Select farmers markets will be announced the week of May 2, 2011 and welcome
kits will be mailed immediately thereafter.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity. If you’re not currently an FMC
member, you can join
todayto be
eligible for Discover You Can Apply now!