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Protect Food from Microbial Contamination through Food Safety Education
Plan Goals
Work on pathogenic foodborne microorganisms and parasites in raw, minimally processed, or inadequately processed and preserved foods distributed through retailers,food service or consumers.
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- Nancy Flores
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Protect Food from Microbial Contamination through Food Safety Education
Protect Food from Microbial Contamination through Food Safety Education (Bernalillo County)
Protect Food from Microbial Contamination through Food Safety Education (Bernalillo County)
Protect Food from Microbial Contamination through Food Safety Education (McKinley County)
Impact Reports
Shiprock, NM Jam and Jelly Preservation Workshop
In recent years the need for food preservation training has increased. A “Holiday Jam and Jelly Food Preservation” class was offered by both the McKinley County and Tribal Home Economist’s at the Tribal Extension Office. The class was attended by 3 women from Shiprock who had never canned before. They learned the basics of food preservation, how to increase processing time for higher altitudes and prepared two recipes Grape Jelly from the 4-H curriculum and Apple Butter from the Canning Home Guide curriculum, both were water bath recipes. At the end of the session they tasted the recipes and each participant took home samples of each recipe to share with their families.
In recent years the need for food preservation training has increased. A “Holiday Jam and Jelly Food Preservation” class was offered by both the McKinley County and Tribal Home Economist’s at the Tribal Extension Office. The class was attended by 3 women from Shiprock who had never canned before. They learned the basics of food preservation, how to increase processing time for higher altitudes and prepared two recipes Grape Jelly from the 4-H curriculum and Apple Butter from the Canning Home Guide curriculum, both were water bath recipes. At the end of the session they tasted the recipes and each participant took home samples of each recipe to share with their families.
OYD Youth Canning Crownpoint
Not only are adults interested in home canning youth are also learning to preserve food. This year OYD youth planted a garden and took care of it with agents help. Nine youth and four adult leaders made apple butter and processed them in a boiling water canner. Youth learned to prepare canning jars and sterilize them before filling with apple-butter; they learned about the processing time for altitudes above 6,000 ft. and processed 15 jars of apple butter. Each participant took a sample home to share with family members. Youth gained knowledge about food preservation, food safety, and the difference between cold and hot packs.
Not only are adults interested in home canning youth are also learning to preserve food. This year OYD youth planted a garden and took care of it with agents help. Nine youth and four adult leaders made apple butter and processed them in a boiling water canner. Youth learned to prepare canning jars and sterilize them before filling with apple-butter; they learned about the processing time for altitudes above 6,000 ft. and processed 15 jars of apple butter. Each participant took a sample home to share with family members. Youth gained knowledge about food preservation, food safety, and the difference between cold and hot packs.
Food Safety
Food safety classes are a regular part of the Home Economists work in Bernalillo County. This past year food safety classes were offered to a number or church groups, senior citizen groups, at community centers, foster parent groups and a number of health fairs. Calls on food safety topics are handled daily and information shared via email and educational materials are mailed throughout the county. In the summer of 2011 the Bernalillo County Food Safety Alliance meeting was formed by the Home Economist after being encouraged to do so by the NMSU AGRO GUARD staff.
Food safety classes are a regular part of the Home Economists work in Bernalillo County. This past year food safety classes were offered to a number or church groups, senior citizen groups, at community centers, foster parent groups and a number of health fairs. Calls on food safety topics are handled daily and information shared via email and educational materials are mailed throughout the county. In the summer of 2011 the Bernalillo County Food Safety Alliance meeting was formed by the Home Economist after being encouraged to do so by the NMSU AGRO GUARD staff.
Food Preservation
Food preservation education in Bernalillo County has grown in interest and many people for the first time are seeking classes that teach the basics of food preservation. ACES FCS specialist offered a three day training in Las Cruces so all the Home Economist around the state to learn best practices in food preservation. NMSU AGRO GUARD funded this training and continues to provide the Home Economist with any helpful tools and research based information to share with students on safe food preservation practices. The summer of 2011 the Home Economist taught 12 hands on lab food preservation classes in the county using the 4H building and a community center. The topic of these classes which were attended by some 130 people were; water bath and pressure canning, jam and jelly making, pickling and freezing and drying. In addition to the adult audiences during the summer the Home Economist did 2 food preservation classes for Bernalillo Ct. 4H clubs. Another 5 classes were given to a variety of audiences, church groups, garden clubs and community centers where food preservation techniques and safety practices were shared. The county has seen an increase in home gardens and there were many questions on what to do with all the produce once it was harvested. Using Cooperative Extension curriculum and handouts good research based education was share with many through these classes and through numerous phone consultations. During the summer months the Home Economist sat up an information table at all of the Grower’s Markets in the county (attending each market one time). In addition to food preservation class information many ACES publications were shared and questions answered. The Bernalillo County Home Economist was a guest speaker for the Valencia Ct. Home and Garden Show in March 2011 presenting on safe practices in food preservation.
Food preservation education in Bernalillo County has grown in interest and many people for the first time are seeking classes that teach the basics of food preservation. ACES FCS specialist offered a three day training in Las Cruces so all the Home Economist around the state to learn best practices in food preservation. NMSU AGRO GUARD funded this training and continues to provide the Home Economist with any helpful tools and research based information to share with students on safe food preservation practices. The summer of 2011 the Home Economist taught 12 hands on lab food preservation classes in the county using the 4H building and a community center. The topic of these classes which were attended by some 130 people were; water bath and pressure canning, jam and jelly making, pickling and freezing and drying. In addition to the adult audiences during the summer the Home Economist did 2 food preservation classes for Bernalillo Ct. 4H clubs. Another 5 classes were given to a variety of audiences, church groups, garden clubs and community centers where food preservation techniques and safety practices were shared. The county has seen an increase in home gardens and there were many questions on what to do with all the produce once it was harvested. Using Cooperative Extension curriculum and handouts good research based education was share with many through these classes and through numerous phone consultations. During the summer months the Home Economist sat up an information table at all of the Grower’s Markets in the county (attending each market one time). In addition to food preservation class information many ACES publications were shared and questions answered. The Bernalillo County Home Economist was a guest speaker for the Valencia Ct. Home and Garden Show in March 2011 presenting on safe practices in food preservation.
The New Mexico Pueblo and Community Agriculture Conference on April 6, 2011 provided a Food Preservation Track for 15 attendies. The participants gained knowledge in safe drying and freezing foods, hot/cold pack, home canning jams/jellies. The Home Economists provided tips and handouts for the participants on food acidity, adjustments for high altitudes, jar cleaning/preparation, lid selection, pressure canners/boiling water canners, and information on freezing/storing canned food. Canning can be a safe and economical way to preserve quality food at home.