Barren County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





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



Success Stories

Food Preservation Workshop Series

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

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Migrant Club

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.

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