Securing Financial Stability

Reduced family budgets have resulted in increased food preservation, but safety remains paramount. To address this, the Butler County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent taught "Food Preservation 101." Freezing, water-bath and pressure-canning techniques, and money saving information were taught during two workshops. Dial gauges were tested free of charge. 100% of participants stated they were confident the information would help them save money, and that they could repeat the learned skills. Surveyed by phone, participants reported safely canning 976 quarts of produce and freezing 1,357 quarts. One stated, "I'm planning on getting back into this since grocery store pricing is outrageous!" Cooperative Extension answered questions, loaned canning equipment, and provided canning recipes.

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