Farner has received certification from the American Association of Consumer and Family Sciences. Her other professional affiliations include the Society of Nutrition Education, National and Illinois Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. Certified volunteers return 60 hours of time presenting programs, workshops and demonstration to small community groups, providing exhibits at county fairs and farmers markets and testing pressure canner gauges. Volunteers may chose to be recertified annually by participating in recertification sessions and examinations. Food Preparation and Food Buying Feeding Young Children - Parents of young children and child care providers lean to plan and prepare nutritious meals and snacks for young children.
Emphasis is placed on dealing with poor eaters.
Tomorrow - This program provides information on how to save time and money by preparing a larger quantity of food at one time and storing part of it for use in the future. It also includes information on food safety related to storing and serving the food at a later time. Nutrition Sports Nutrition - This program provides nutrition information for the high school athlete and adults who work with young athletes. The pre-game meal, keeping fluid and energy levels up, and nutrition during training are covered. The information focuses on current research that dispels myths about sports nutrition.