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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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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 StoryPressure Canning



Pressure Canning

Author: Kaitlyn Fryman

Planning Unit: Fleming County CES

Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation

Plan of Work: Nutrition/Health/Wellness

Outcome: Initial Outcome

The Fleming County Cooperative Extension Service recently held an informative program led by Family and Consumer Sciences Agents Katie Fryman from Fleming County and Lora Pullin of Greenup County. They provided a hands-on demonstration on how to pressure can tomatoes using research-based information from the University of Kentucky. The class attracted six participants from various walks of life, all united by a shared goal of overcoming the uncertainties associated with pressure canning. Through expert guidance and practical demonstrations, attendees gained valuable insights and skills to confidently preserve tomatoes safely and effectively.






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