Jefferson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





2062 - Food Preparation and Preservation
2062.9) 17

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

2062.8) 17

Number of Food Preservation Workshop participants

2062.1) 17

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

2062.5) 0

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

2062.7) 0

Number of pints of fruits or vegetables dried

2062.6) 0

Number of pints of fruits or vegetables frozen

2062.2) 17

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

2062.4) 70

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

2062.3) 0

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



Success Stories

Dare to Care Canning Class

Author: Carolina Robles

Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation

The problem: Individuals who are intellectually or physically disabled do not know how to can food items correctlyThe educational program response: The program response was positive. All of the individuals The participants/target audience: Target Audience is individuals from all ages who are intellectually or physically disabled. Other partners (if applicable): Ruth Chowning, Dare to CareProgram impact or participant response: The program positively impacted the lives of the individual

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