by Jackie Hunter Extension Faculty, Youth and Adult Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Date labels are common on many types of food packages. But what do they mean? Is it safe for you to use after the package date? ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
by Jackie Hunter Extension Faculty, Youth and Adult Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) EFNEP, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, is a federally funded educational program conducted through the Cooperative ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeDid you know that avocados are a fruit and not a vegetable? The avocado probably originated in Mexico and Central America, where it has been cultivated for thousands of years. The first avocado trees were planted in Florida in 1833. Today, ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Work & Life
It's almost the holiday season, and many folks will be cooking a holiday turkey. It is important to keep certain issues in mind as you choose your turkey and begin the preparations for cooking. Choosing Your Holiday Turkey Although turkey ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Food Safety
Safe cooking is important year-round. However, with the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays just around the corner, many families will be cooking large feasts for celebration. It is important to remember that all meats have a certain temperature ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Food Safety
It’s something we all hopefully learned as children and carry with us now into adulthood: washing our hands often and properly. But I’m sorry to say that we’ve probably all witnessed numerous instances of people leaving the restroom, ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety