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UK Cooperative Extension Service

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

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craig.wood@uky.edu

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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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Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryLactobacillus-Fermentation At Home



Lactobacillus-Fermentation At Home

Author: James Morgeson

Planning Unit: Washington County CES

Major Program: Local Food Systems

Plan of Work: Increasing life skills education and leadership excellence for youth and families

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Lactobacillus-fermentation programs were requested and taught not only to Washington County residents, but surrounding county participants and the Horticulture Agent even traveled (at the request of a Family and Consumer Sciences Agent) for over an hour to teach the art of lactobacillus-fermentation. Eager participants attended with curiosity and a desire to learn the age-old tradition of lactobacillus-fermentation. Participants learned the history, needs, and science behind lactobacillus-fermentation, and the health benefits of lactobacillus-fermented foods. Participants taste-tested several prepared lactobacillus-fermented foods produced by the horticulture agent. They also departed with tried-and-true recipes. There were fifty-two total participants in these programs.

Evaluation results were as follows:

Ninety-two percent will make lactobacillus-fermented foods in the future.

One hundred percent liked the tang and flavor of the fermented foods tasted at the program.

Ninety-two percent said they felt extremely comfortable producing their fermented foods.

Ninety-two percent stated they would share the information learned with others.

 

 






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