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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




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020


Success StoryCaldwell Cans Confidently



Caldwell Cans Confidently

Author: Ashley Board

Planning Unit: Caldwell County CES

Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation

Plan of Work: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices

Outcome: Initial Outcome

With rising food costs and growing interest in sustainable living, food preservation has made a comeback.   To meet this need, the Caldwell County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent hosted a hands-on Home Canning Bootcamp. 

Twenty participants gained hands-on skills in safely preserving fruits and vegetables—tools they can use at home to cut costs, reduce food waste, and build kitchen confidence.

  • 100% reported increased knowledge about safe canning practices
  • 100% felt confident using the boiling water bath method
  • 95% felt confident using the pressure canning method
  • 100% plan to use the water bath method at home

Food preservation isn’t just a skill.  It’s a conversation starter.  Since the workshop, participants have shared their experiences with friends and neighbors and encouraged safe canning methods. Many now stop the Family & Consumer Sciences agent in the community to share what they plan to try next. One participant stated, “I feel like I can successfully can with all the knowledge shared.” 






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