The Extension Institute of Health & Well-Being works to catalyze positive change in Wisconsin families through evidence-based programs focused on nutrition, food security and safety, chronic disease prevention, mental health promotion, prevention of substance abuse and health insurance literacy.
Strawberry harvest season in Wisconsin is typically mid-May through mid-June. Check out the May/June 2022 publication of Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe for tips for preserving your harvest: Making Sweet Spreads and Canning Fruit Canning with Less Sugar Drying Strawberries Freezing Strawberries and more! View or share this newsletter.
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Keep Calm & Cook On: Casual Conversation Around Feeding Kids Join us each month in our virtual kitchen to: Watch a recipe demonstration Discuss challenges around feeding children Support your kids in making healthy choices Receive an incentive for joining! Join us monthly on Zoom – 2nd Friday of the month from 10:00-11:00am: Friday, February […]
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Parents and caregivers alike today had to consider their child’s safety as they evaluated the widespread threats of violence on a popular app. Here are several strategies for talking to your children about what they see on social media. Extension has also developed relevant materials that have additional tips for you.
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Oranges are in season! Make some marmalade to savor the tangy taste! Learn more at https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can_07/orange_marmalade.html #NCRFoodSafety
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Properly frozen tomatoes can be used to can tomato juice, sauce, crushed or stewed tomatoes. Learn more at https://enewsletters.k-state.edu/youaskedit/2017/11/13/canning-previously-frozen-tomatoes/ #NCRFoodSafety
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Preserve cranberries by canning, freezing, or drying. Learn more at https://extension.psu.edu/preserving-cranberries #NCRFoodSafety
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Give a budget-saving food gift item from your kitchen! Visit https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food/news/homemade-gifts-for-the-holiday-season for more information. #NCRFoodSafety
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It’s harvest season, which means it’s also the season for safe food preservation! Plan ahead for your preservation needs: Make sure your canner lid is functioning properly with a yearly test. The Extension Winnebago County office offers free testing of pressure canner lids! Testing is available by appointment only at this time. Please contact Mandi […]
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In this issue of Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe, learn about canning various meats and soup! Print or share this newsletter.
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In this issue of Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe, learn about which elderberry products can and can’t be preserved, along with preserving herbs. Print or share this newsletter.
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