Graves County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021





2062 - Food Preparation and Preservation
2062.3) 61

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

2062.4) 215

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

2062.1) 61

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

2062.5) 310

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

2062.6) 245

Number of pints of fruits or vegetables frozen

2062.7) 20

Number of pints of fruits or vegetables dried

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

Spring Into Green: In the Kitchen

Author: Denise Wooley

Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation

Since our clientele and communities are still adjusting to life during a pandemic and in-person activities are limited the local Family & Consumer Sciences agents organized "an old favorite" in-person event the "Spring into Green" conference virtually.Spring into Green: In the Kitchen, a virtual seminar was organized featuring speakers on the following topics:Savor the Flavor with Oils & VinegarsKnife Skills & Using the Correct Knife6 Practical Ways to Go Green in

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