Food preservation is a nutritious and economical way to turn fresh foods into pantry staples! This 2-part series will introduce the fundamentals of canning and build the skills you need to safely preserve food at home. Class 1: Basics of Home Canning ~ October 2 … Read More
Under the Cottage Food Law in the state of Florida, individuals can sell certain foods they produce in unlicensed home kitchens, if the food has a low risk of foodborne illness, as outlined in Section 500.80 of the… Read More
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
If you are a farmer, you have most likely heard about the Food Safety Modernization Act, or FSMA, by now. If you are not a farmer, you probably do not know that food safety regulations are going through… Read More
If you are a produce farmer, you should have heard about the Food Safety Modernization Act, or FSMA, by now. This act, which was passed in 2011, is considered the largest update to food safety regulation in over… Read More
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Packing a Healthy School Lunch
Local Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent Heidi Copeland invites you and your family to join us for a fun and delicious “Bread Baking & Jam Making” class. This class will teach basic bread baking skills and the… Read More
Are your kids famished when they get home from school? Kids often hit the kitchen right when they get home and begin the search for something to eat. After being at school all day, it’s inevitable they will… Read More
UF/IFAS-Leon County Extension Center is offering the public another opportunity for a FREE Demo Water Bath Canning Workshop for those unable to attend the one held in July. This class is for the general public who want to learn basic water… Read More
