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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Hopkins County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025





2062 - Food Preparation and Preservation
2062.4) 44

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

2062.2) 8

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) 55

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

2062.1) 8

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

2062.8) 8

Number of Food Preservation Workshop participants

2062.3) 0

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

2062.9) 8

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



Success Stories

Food Preservation Workshops

Author: Amanda Dame

Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation

A top priority from the recent community needs assessment in Hopkins County was ensuring individuals and families have access to affordable nutritious food. One way to ensure families have access to food year around is by using researched based food preservation methods to preserve fresh fruit and vegetables. To help community members gain essential food preservation skills, Hopkins County Family and Consumer Sciences hosted its annual Food Preservation classes at the Extension Office. The goal

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