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.
Image courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While wintery weather can bring with it dry, chapped hands, experts continue to recommend hand washing as one of the most effective means of helping to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Experts believe that the coronavirus should not be considered a food safety hazard and […]
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With COVID-19 concerns, the holidays will look a little different this year. One part of the holidays that remains the same is the need for food safety. Check out the following information and resources for planning your holiday meals. Health Precautions, from Dr. Barbara Ingham, University of Wisconsin Professor of Food Science and Division of […]
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Looking for ways to adjust to a holiday season that just won’t look the same? Join us for a virtual presentation. Feelings of grief and loss can be particularly strong around the holidays. The drastic changes to our routine, traditions, and way of life we’ve experienced due to COVID-19 adds another layer to grief and […]
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Are you looking for MORE information, resources, and recipes for canning food at home? Check out the USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning (2015 Revision), brought to you by Safe & Healthy Food for Your Family! You can view and print your own copies of the guide for free, or purchase a print-version from Purdue […]
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Are you looking for information, resources, and recipes for drying foods? Check out the How Do I… Cure & Smoke? National Center for Home Food Preservation webpage, brought to you by Safe & Healthy Food for Your Family!
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Are you looking to make your own jerky at home? Find trusted food preservation information for making safe jerky, brought to you by Safe & Healthy Food for Your Family!
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Are you looking for information, resources, and recipes for drying foods? Check out the How Do I… Dry Foods? National Center for Home Food Preservation webpage, brought to you by Safe & Healthy Food for Your Family!
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The safety of the food that you preserve for your family and friends is important. The University of Wisconsin-Extension supports using up-to-date, research-tested recipes so that you know that the food that you preserve is both safe and high in quality. Check out this resource for a few quick tips on changes and substitutions that […]
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Are you looking to make table wine at home? Check out this publication by University of California-Davis, brought to you by Safe & Healthy Food for Your Family!
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Are you looking to make homemade cheese? Check out this publication by New Mexico State University, brought to you by Safe & Healthy Food for Your Family!
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