Hopkins 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) 35

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) 85

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

2062.8) 50

Number of Food Preservation Workshop participants

2062.9) 35

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



Success Stories

The Pasta-bilities are Endless after Learning how to Make Italian Food at Home

Author: Amanda Dame

Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation

Gatherings focused on learning about cooking, particularly Italian cuisine, hold profound significance beyond simply mastering culinary techniques. These gatherings foster a sense of community and connection, providing a platform for individuals to share cultural traditions and stories through the universal language of food. Exploring Italian cuisine, renowned for its rich history and diverse regional flavors, not only cultivates culinary skills but also deepens appreciation for cultural heritag

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Creating Family Traditions

Author: Amanda Dame

Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation

An interest in cooking and preparing foods at home has become more common over the past few years. With that increased interest, there have been more requests for programs and hands-on educational courses in this area. To address this issue the Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent provided different learning opportunities in Hopkins County to help residents craft new skills for preparing food at home. These classes included: Cheese Making, Soups and Sandwiches, Quick Breads, and Food Pre

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