Jessamine County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





2065 - Food Preparation
2065.1) 80

Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills, or aspirations regarding the safe storage, handling, and preparation of food

2065.2) 40

Number of individuals who demonstrated safe handling and preparation of food

2065.3) 62

Number of individuals who report intention to cook more

2065.4) 0

Number of individuals who report preparing more healthy home cooked meals



Success Stories

Electric Pressure Cooker and Air Fryer Class

Author: Karli Giles

Major Program: Food Preparation

A recent survey conducted by an online grocer revealed that 77% of their shoppers would rather prepare meals at home than eat out (Progressive Grocer, 2018.) In efforts to provide food preparation skills, the Jessamine County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent collaborated with the Adair County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent to provide an Electric Pressure Cooker and Air Fryer Class in both of their counties. Data from both classes show that 55 participants were in attendance representing ei

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Cooking Class at 4-H Camp

Author: Karli Giles

Major Program: Food Preparation

A three-day cooking class was offered to 40 students, ages ranging from 9-13 years old, at North Central 4-H Camp by the Jessamine County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent and Snap-Education Assistant. Over the course of the three days, a variety of skills were taught. Students learned how to read a recipe, how to measure ingredients with the correct measuring tool, and how to use kitchen utensils safely. In addition to learning the basic principles of cooking, students had to work together to

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