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





2062 - Food Preparation and Preservation
2062.3) 0

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

2062.4) 0

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

2062.2) 0

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

2062.6) 0

Number of pints of fruits or vegetables frozen

2062.7) 0

Number of pints of fruits or vegetables dried

2062.5) 0

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

2062.1) 50

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

2062.8) 0

Number of Food Preservation Workshop participants

2062.9) 0

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



Success Stories

Savor the Flavor: Cooking with Oils and Vinegars

Author: Karli Giles

Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation

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 skills and cooking knowledge increases the likelihood that people choose to prepare home-cooked meals. To encourage more home-prepared meals, the Jessamine County Extension Office hosted the workshop Savor the Flavor: Cooking with Oils and Vinegars. The Savor the Flavor program focused on cooking oils and fl

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Savor the Flavor: Using Kitchen Tools and Appliances

Author: Karli Giles

Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation

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 skills and cooking knowledge increases the likelihood that people choose to prepare home-cooked meals.To encourage more home-prepared meals, the Fort Harrod Area FCS Agents hosted the workshop Savor the Flavor Multi- County Seminar. The Using Kitchen Tools and Appliances session was led by Jessamine County FCS Ag

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