UF/IFAS
Extension Calhoun County

Home » UF/IFAS Extension Calhoun County » Category: Food Safety

Category: Food Safety

Preserving Strawberries: A Guide to Freezing

Avatar photo
February 16, 2024

As we relish the flavors of locally grown strawberries, their sweet aroma and vibrant hues evoke the essence of sunshine captured in each bite. In the wake of Valentine's Day, where strawberries often take center stage, let's dive into the art ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Food Preservation, Food Safety, Freezing Fruit, Strawberries
tomato canning supplies

Steam Canning Safety Tips


August 6, 2020

Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences Over the last several months, as you’ve learned to adjust to the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have become more interested in producing ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Canning, Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Food Preservation, Home Canning, Home Food Preservation, Steam Canning, Wakulla

COVID-19 and UF/IFAS Extension


March 15, 2020

Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Disaster Preparation, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water, Wildlife, WORK & LIFE
Tags: COVID-19, Featured Hot Topic, Hot Topic
A food thermometer checking the cooking temperature of chicken.

How to Use a Food Thermometer


November 22, 2019

You can’t tell by looking if your food is done cooking. Using a food thermometer not only ensures your food is properly cooked to reduce the risk of harmful bacteria, but it also prevents overcooking. Check out this video for more information: https://www.facebook.com/UFIFASNWFCS/videos/vl.3187756837932254/491642101442297/?type=1   Sources: IsItDoneYet.gov Is ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, , WORK & LIFE
Tags: Cooking Temperatures, Food Thermometer
close-up of fresh carrots

Grade Your Kitchen’s Cleanliness


August 19, 2019

Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences If you are anything like me, kitchen cleanliness is very important. Everything is tidy and in its place, there is no expired food in the pantry or refrigerator, ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Cleaning And Sanitizing, Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Kitchen Safety, Wakulla, Wakulla Extension

Subscribe For More Great Content

IFAS Blogs Categories