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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024


Food Preparation and PreservationMajor Program

9899

Total Hours

Contributed.

25508

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

15

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

757

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of individuals who reported preparing more healthy home-cooked meals

4630

Number of pints of fruits, vegetables or fruit/vegetable products canned through water bath canning (e.g. pickles, jams, jellies, sauces)

6862

Number of individuals who demonstrated safe handling and preparation and/or preservation of food

7491

Number of pints of fruits or vegetables frozen

3089

Number of pints of fruits or vegetables dried

476

Number of pints of vegetables, soups, meats, or other value-added products canned through pressure canning

5960

Number of individuals who reported improved knowledge, opinions, skills, or aspirations regarding the safe storage, handling, preparation and/or preservation of food

9513

Number of Food Preservation Workshop participants

2672

Number of Food Preservation Workshop participants reporting an increase in food preservation skills

2337

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Savor the Flavor

Research shows that people who prepare and cook meals at home are more likely to eat the recommended fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains needed in a balanced diet. Building cooking skills and knowledge increases the likelihood that people choose to prepare homecooked meals. To encourage more home-prepared meals, the Powell County Extension Office presented the Savor the Flavor series to the local community. The Savor the Flavor program focuses on various cooking methods and flavorin...

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