UGA Extension Office

Family & Consumer Sciences

Washington County Family & Consumer Sciences

Food Safety & Preservation

For more information about food safety, canning and home food preservation, visit the following sites:

Food Safety

National Center for Home Food Preservation

 

Chronic Disease Management & Prevention

Seven Ways to Control Your High Blood Pressure


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Supporting Healthy Habits
Supporting Healthy Habits A new study from the University of Georgia found that children from all walks of life improved their diet quality when they ate school-prepared lunches following the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act nutritional guidelines instead of home-prepared lunches. By Erica P. Techo | Published: 4/24/2024
2024 Farm Stress Summit
2024 Farm Stress Summit Farm Stress Summit examines the state of mental health in rural Georgia and offers resources to help individuals and families cope. By Jordan Powers | Published: 3/25/2024
Environmental Impact of Food
Environmental Impact of Food Online consumers want to know about the environmental impacts of local food when purchasing food online, but not if they have to look for it. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 3/7/2024