Mercer County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
| 2062 - Food Preparation and Preservation | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2062.3) | 31 |
Number of individuals who reported preparing more healthy home-cooked meals |
| 2062.4) | 68 |
Number of pints of fruits, vegetables or fruit/vegetable products canned through water bath canning (e.g. pickles, jams, jellies, sauces) |
| 2062.2) | 23 |
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) | 36 |
Number of pints of vegetables, soups, meats, or other value-added products canned through pressure canning |
| 2062.1) | 67 |
Number of individuals who reported improved knowledge, opinions, skills, or aspirations regarding the safe storage, handling, preparation and/or preservation of food |
| 2062.8) | 32 |
Number of Food Preservation Workshop participants |
| 2062.9) | 32 |
Number of Food Preservation Workshop participants reporting an increase in food preservation skills |
Success Stories
Food Preservation
Author: Tara Duty
Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation
Mercer County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences recieved many calls related to food preservation and Homesteading. Many questions were related to non research based food preservation methods such as water glassing eggs with lyme water.The Agent recognized there was an interest Food Preservation among Mercer County residents so the Agent planned a series of Food Preservation Classes in both water bathing and pressure canning.The target audience was those who grow their own food or
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Savor the Flavor: Exploring Cooking Methods
Author: Tara Duty
Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation
Exploring Cooking MethodsSuccess StoryResearch shows that people who prepare and cook meals at home are more likely to eat the recommended amounts of 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 Fort Harrod Area FCS Agents hosted the workshop Savor the Flavor: Exploring Cooking Methods was led by Mercer County Ext
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