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Ready for Rhubarb!
Freezing rhubarbPhoto: NCHFP Rhubarb will soon be popping out of the ground! It is a perennial favorite in Midwest gardens. Here are some tips to store rhubarb or preserve it for later use. After...
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It’s Strawberry Season!
Making strawberry jam Photo: KSRE Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in the spring! Fresh strawberries are tasty by themselves or in any meal or beverage. Here are some fun facts! Eight...
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Fire Up the Grill!
Always use a food thermometer to check doneness of meat.Photo: USDA Summer is almost here, but many grills are already getting a work out! Here are some tips for successful grilling. Keep meat...
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Plan Now to Attend Kibblecon!
Photo: Canva.com Do you want to learn more about pet food? Maybe you want to have a small pet food business. This conference is for you! This event will be on October 23-24, 2024, in Manhattan, Kansas....
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All Food is Made of Chemicals
Photo: Canva.com All food, just like everything else in the world, is made of chemicals. What is important to remember is how much of a chemical is in food AND how much a person eats or drinks. Bottom...
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Recordings of Local Food Producer Workshops
Thanks to those who attended the 2024 Local Food Producer Workshop in February! If you were not able to attend, there are recordings from the Olathe sessions available for you to view. The recordings...
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School Nutrition Standards Getting an Update
Photo: USDA School lunch nutrition is getting an update! The USDA just released new standards to put the health of kids front and center. Here are the goals. Reducing the amounts of added sugars in...
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Listen to the Field-to-Fork Webinars
Did you miss out on the Field-to-Fork webinars offered by North Dakota State University Extension? You are in luck! The recordings are all available. Take an hour break and listen to these webinars...
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Time for Parties, Buffets and Picnics!
Photo: Canva.com Gathering friends and family is fun, but beware of uninvited party guests. Foodborne germs can crash your buffet and make people sick with food poisoning. When cooking, preparing, or...
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Start Planning for Canning Now!
Be safe in the kitchen as well as preparing safely preserved food.Photo: KSRE Gardeners are eager to plant their gardens! Now is the time to make sure canning equipment is ready for the food...
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