Fayette County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





2062 - Food Preparation and Preservation
2062.3) 7

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

2062.4) 51

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

2062.2) 14

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

2062.6) 11

Number of pints of fruits or vegetables frozen

2062.7) 0

Number of pints of fruits or vegetables dried

2062.5) 32

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

2062.1) 19

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

2062.8) 10

Number of Food Preservation Workshop participants

2062.9) 7

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



Success Stories

Food Preservation Series

Author: Caroline McMahan

Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation

There is new interest in traditional food preservation methods among consumers. The decision to preserve food at home could be driven by several reasons, including but not limited to preserving home-grown foods, sustainability, controlling ingredients found in foods (e.g., sodium, added sugar), saving money, or the simple enjoyment of reviving family traditions. With food preservation, food safety and research-based practices are critical to ensure consumer health and wellness. To ensure lo

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Food Preservation Series

Author: Maranda Brooks

Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation

Food Preservation Series

There is new interest in traditional food preservation methods among consumers. The decision to preserve food at home could be driven by several reasons, including but not limited to preserving home-grown foods, sustainability, controlling ingredients found in foods (e.g., sodium, added sugar), saving money, or the simple enjoyment of reviving family traditions. With food preservation, food safety and research-based practices are critical to ensure consumer health and wellness. To ensure lo

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Savor the Flavor: Herbs with the Aphasia Lab

Author: Caroline McMahan

Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation

Research shows that people who prepare and cook meals at home are more likely to eat the recommended fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains needed in a balanced diet. Building skills and cooking knowledge increases the likelihood that people choose to prepare home-cooked meals.  To encourage more home-prepared meals, the Fayette County Extension Office partners with the Aphasia Lab in the Communication Sciences and Disorders department at th

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