Trimble County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022





2062 - Food Preparation and Preservation
2062.2) 0

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

2062.4) 0

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

2062.3) 159

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

2062.7) 0

Number of pints of fruits or vegetables dried

2062.6) 0

Number of pints of fruits or vegetables frozen

2062.5) 0

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

2062.1) 52

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

2062.9) 37

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

2062.8) 61

Number of Food Preservation Workshop participants



Success Stories

Food Preservation

Author: Jane Proctor

Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation

Home food preservation is a great way to preserve your garden produce. People are returning to home canning after years away or even starting to preserve food for the first time. However, it can be risky or even deadly if not done safely and correctly. Safe food handling and storage is essential to food safety and quality.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in five households preserve their own food and 65% of those households can vegetables. With an increased intere

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Exploring Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through Cultural Cook Along Program

Author: Jane Proctor

Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation

More individuals from diverse backgrounds are calling Kentucky home. Learning about different cultures and customs is important for area residents as they learn to live with others from around the world.The Trimble County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent partnered with the Northern KY agents (Pendleton, Kenton and Boone County) to offer a 3-part, hybrid cook-along-from-home series (via Zoom and in-person) focused on the countries and cultures of Germany, Ireland, and Greece. On-

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