Extension
It Starts With Us
| 2062 - Food Preparation and Preservation | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2062.2) | 3 |
Number of individuals who demonstrated safe handling and preparation and/or preservation of food |
| 2062.4) | 0 |
Number of pints of fruits, vegetables or fruit/vegetable products canned through water bath canning (e.g. pickles, jams, jellies, sauces) |
| 2062.3) | 5 |
Number of individuals who reported preparing more healthy home-cooked meals |
| 2062.7) | 0 |
Number of pints of fruits or vegetables dried |
| 2062.6) | 0 |
Number of pints of fruits or vegetables frozen |
| 2062.5) | 7 |
Number of pints of vegetables, soups, meats, or other value-added products canned through pressure canning |
| 2062.1) | 20 |
Number of individuals who reported improved knowledge, opinions, skills, or aspirations regarding the safe storage, handling, preparation and/or preservation of food |
| 2062.9) | 3 |
Number of Food Preservation Workshop participants reporting an increase in food preservation skills |
| 2062.8) | 3 |
Number of Food Preservation Workshop participants |
Author: Leah VanMeter
Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation
Family mealtimes can be a great opportunity for families to connect with each other and have meaningful conversations. Research has shown that children who have regular family meals have better diets as well as better emotional, academic, and social behavior. Preparing meals at home can also positively impact a family’s finances. McCreary County Cooperative Extension sought to convey these messages through the program “A Lesson to Chew On”. The program was provided at the Exten
