February is National Canned Food Month

In 1795, Napoleon needed a better way to preserve large quantities of food for his troops during the Napoleonic Wars, so his government offered a reward of 12,000 francs for the invention of a new… Read More
by Terri Keith
Posted: February 23, 2021
In 1795, Napoleon needed a better way to preserve large quantities of food for his troops during the Napoleonic Wars, so his government offered a reward of 12,000 francs for the invention of a new… Read More
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Canning, food preservation, nutrition, Vegetables
Posted: February 2, 2021
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have turned to cooking more meals at home. Preparing meals and eating at home has many benefits. When cooking meals, you can select the ingredients… Read More
Category: Health & Nutrition, Uncategorized, Work & Life
Tags: cooking school, Food Safety, Healthy meals, nutrition
by Terri Keith
Posted: August 26, 2020
Watermelon is a tasty treat so celebrating watermelons in August sounds like a great reason to break out all the delicious and healthy watermelon recipes I’ve been saving—like this one for Watermelon Limeade. Did you know… Read More
by Terri Keith
Posted: April 15, 2020
The Jackson County Extension Service is excited to welcome Terri Keith as the new Family and Consumer Sciences Agent. Keith will be providing science-based information from the University of Florida to help Jackson County citizens… Read More
Posted: November 29, 2019
Make the pledge to Dine In on Tuesday, December 3rd. Dine In for better health – physical, social, and cultural. Why Join families and communities across the country as they “Dine In” on December 3rd in celebration… Read More
Posted: November 22, 2019
Cranberries were likely a part of the Thanksgiving tradition dating all the way back to the very first one. Native Americans ate dried or fresh cranberries and they used cranberries for dye and medicinal purposes. … Read More
Posted: November 20, 2019
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Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management
Posted: October 22, 2019
You get home after a busy day and now it’s time to figure out what to make for dinner. You open the pantry and the refrigerator in a search for something to make for dinner…. Read More
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Food Safety, freezer meals, freezing, healthy cooking
Posted: October 17, 2019
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Uncategorized, Work & Life
Posted: October 17, 2019
Have you ever been bullied or know someone who has been bullied? I know I have. October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Each October since 2006, there has been a national effort to raise awareness about… Read More
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family
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