Blueberry Jelly Class
The Jefferson county extension office will offer a Blueberry Jelly class. The class will teach how to make blueberry jelly using the water bath canning method. The class will be held on May 10th… Read More
Category: Health & Nutrition
Sugar In Our Foods Lunch and Learn
According to the Florida Department of Health, in 2004 53.2% of Middle/High school students in Jefferson County are obese. The state average is 28.2%. Therefore healthy eating is a top priority. In our March… Read More
February is National Baking at Home for Family Fun
The Home Baking Association has declared February as “Bake at Home for Family Fun.” This is a great way to get children involved in cooking. This will increase family time and give the children an… Read More
Winter and Skin Care
Winter and Skin Care Shirley Bouie Skin care is always important, especially in the winter season. The harsh cold weather can dry your skin. Healthy skin is the first line of defense against infection. Tips… Read More
Ms. Howard’s 5th grade class learns about My Plate
My Plate Lesson Ms. Howard’s Class Jefferson Elementary School September 30, 2015 Recently, Shirley Bouie, Family & Consumer Sciences Jefferson County’s Extension Agent was invited to teach a class on “My Plate” to Ms. Howard’s… Read More
You Can Too! Learn How To Make Your Own Jam Or Jelly!
Kristin Jackson, UF/IFAS Extension Jefferson County Family and Consumer Science Agent will be presenting a “Learn How To Make Your Own Jam or Jelly!” class on July 16, 2014. The class will be held at the… Read More
Understanding the Florida Marketplace
Do you have questions about how to navigate the Online Healthcare Marketplace? Do you want more information about how Floridians can qualify for help paying their premiums? Are you curious about the options consumers have… Read More
Part III: Cooking With Diabetes – Fabulous Food Cooking Classes
COME COOK WITH US… If you have diabetes, eating right and managing your calorie and carbohydrate intake can be challenging. Lear practical ways to plan and prepare nutritiously balanced meals at home without adding extra… Read More
Stirring Up Life Skills
Cooking not only teaches youth about health and nutrition through meal preparation, but reemphasizes life skills and other core competencies. It is possible to overlook the core concepts that are applied during meal preparation because… Read More
Food Donations that Make a Great Plate
Food Donations That Make a Great Plate (click on this title to see the article)