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Preserving Strawberries: A Guide to Freezing

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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
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ServSafe Manager’s Class & Exam – Jefferson County


April 19, 2023

The University of Florida's Food Safety and Quality Program is dedicated to providing training that enables food managers and staff to offer Florida consumers food that is prepared in a clean and safe environment. This is a review class. ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Calendar, Consumers, Cooking, Eating Right, Extension, Family & Consumer Sciences, FCS, Food, Food And Nutrition, Food Preparation, Food Related Businesses, Food Safety, Food Safety, Health, Health And Safety, Healthy Cooking, Healthy Eating, Jefferson County, Jefferson County Extension
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Meet our new director!


April 22, 2022

Congratulations to our new Wakulla County Extension Director, Samantha Kennedy!   Director for the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension program Although Samantha is taking on a new role as the Director for the UF/IFAS Wakulla County ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Disaster Preparation, Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Community, Educational, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Florida, General Information, Nutrition, UF/IFAS, Wakulla, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla CED, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension
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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
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UPCOMING WORKSHOP: Infused Oils & Vinegars – CANCELLED


March 3, 2020

CLASS: Infused Oils & Vinegars DATE: March 16, 2020 TIME: 6-8pm LOCATION: Wakulla County Extension, 84 Cedar Ave., Crawfordville COST: $10/person (cash or check only) Learn how to make simple and delicious flavor-infused oils and ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Cheese, Cheese Making, Class, Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Workshop
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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

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