Extension
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| 2062 - Food Preparation and Preservation | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2062.3) | 250 |
Number of individuals who reported preparing more healthy home-cooked meals |
| 2062.4) | 175 |
Number of pints of fruits, vegetables or fruit/vegetable products canned through water bath canning (e.g. pickles, jams, jellies, sauces) |
| 2062.2) | 125 |
Number of individuals who demonstrated safe handling and preparation and/or preservation of food |
| 2062.6) | 247 |
Number of pints of fruits or vegetables frozen |
| 2062.7) | 78 |
Number of pints of fruits or vegetables dried |
| 2062.5) | 98 |
Number of pints of vegetables, soups, meats, or other value-added products canned through pressure canning |
| 2062.1) | 25 |
Number of individuals who reported improved knowledge, opinions, skills, or aspirations regarding the safe storage, handling, preparation and/or preservation of food |
| 2062.8) | 29 |
Number of Food Preservation Workshop participants |
| 2062.9) | 29 |
Number of Food Preservation Workshop participants reporting an increase in food preservation skills |
Author: Jordan Crain
Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation
Over the past couple of years, we have seen an increase in Home Food Preservation. Home Food Preservation methods are a great way to use up produce and create a sustainable food supply for yourself and/or your family. In an effort to increase knowledge and skills related to Home Food Preservation, the Barren County Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences hosted a three week Food Preservation Workshop series.The first class of the series was Food Preservation Basics. During this class, Pressure Ca
Author: Jordan Crain
Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation
In an effort to include and expand the reach of Extension and Extension Programs, the Barren County Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, the Barren County Agent for 4-H and Youth Development and the Barren County Program Assistant have teamed up Glasgow City Schools Migrant Education Program directors to form a Migrant Club for youth and adults.During the monthly meetings, adults work with the Family and Consumer Sciences agent to learn about healthy cooking and learn new recipes and skills.
