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Author Archives: katherine.whitney
The Canning Basics: A Hands-On Workshop
Canning season is here! I love canning vegetables and making jam from fresh garden produce. Seeing those rows of home-canned food is so satisfying! Did you know that there is a lot of science behind canned food? It’s important to know how to properly preserve food to ensure safety of the product. Are you interested in canning, but not sure where to start? Or maybe you’ve heard horror stories about exploding pressure canners? Join us for the Canning Basics Workshop on June 10, hosted by Kate Whitney with… Read More →
19th Annual Lucky Clover Golf Tournament – 4-H Fundraiser
Attention all golfers and 4-H supporters! The Lucky Clover Golf Tournament is coming up on Saturday, June 17th. This tournament is the annual fundraiser for Bosque County 4-H, and it allows us to send our 4-H youth to leadership camps, state qualifying contests, and State 4-H Congress. The funds raised at the golf tournament also allow Bosque County 4-H to award scholarships to graduating seniors. The 19th Annual Lucky Clover Golf Tournament will be held at Bosque Valley Golf Course on June 17th. The cost is $50/person or… Read More →
Food Safety for Fresh Produce
It’s gardening season, and fresh fruits and vegetables are coming available at roadside stands and farmers markets. Fruits and vegetables are a great source of fiber, Vitamins A & C, folate, and potassium. Adults need two cups of fruit and 2 ½ cups of vegetables each day, and a variety of colors will help you get the most nutrition. These tips to select and store your fresh produce will help you keep your produce fresh and safe: Avoid produce with bruises, mold, or cuts that can result in… Read More →
Home Economics Contests at CTYF
The weather is getting warmer, gardens are growing, and livestock projects are looking good. That can only mean one thing… it’s nearly time for the Central Texas Youth Fair! This year, the Central Texas Youth Fair will be held May 30 – June 3 at the Clifton Fairgrounds. The 4-H and FFA youth have been working hard on their projects for the Livestock Show, Ag Mechanics Contest, and Home Economics Show, and we are excited to see them compete! Did you know that any Bosque County resident can… Read More →
Spring Cleaning the Kitchen
Spring has sprung! When you start your spring cleaning don’t forget about the kitchen. Use these tips from Fight BAC! to make your spring cleaning in the kitchen most effective and learn how to maintain that “spring clean” feel year-round! For more food safety tips from Fight BAC! visit their website at www.fightbac.org/ Your counters may look clean, but bacteria may be hiding all over your kitchen. Always clean surfaces thoroughly with hot water and soap. After thoroughly washing surfaces with hot water and soap, you can sanitize… Read More →
Don’t Cross the Line!
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month Far too often we read in the newspaper that a car crossed the center line and ran into a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction. Most times this is caused by driver distraction, often when the driver is texting. Tragically, this recently happened here in Texas and resulted in 12 innocent people losing their lives. At 55 miles per hour, during the four to five seconds that it takes to send or read a text message, your car is traveling the… Read More →
Learn to Live
Whether you want to lose weight or just get healthy, you know you need to make changes but aren’t exactly sure what those changes need to be. The Learn to Live program provides information and answers to many questions you may have about the best methods to get healthy and stay that way. Topics covered by the program include: nutrition physical activity blood pressure cholesterol adult immunizations Learn to Live is a free adult education course presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Coryell Memorial Hospital. The… Read More →
Who’s the safest passenger in the vehicle?
Parents often ask child safety seat experts what is the safest seat for their baby. Truth be told, for an infant or young child, it is not the brand of seat they purchase, but the direction they face the seat in their vehicle that will save their child’s life. Since 2011 the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has been recommending that children stay rear-facing until age 2 or older for the best crash protection. The reasoning behind this recommendation is that rear-facing car seats support the head, neck… Read More →
Nutrition Label Update
Did you know the Nutrition Facts label on foods is getting an update? The new label will have several features to reflect new scientific information, including the link between diet and chronic diseases such as obesity and heart disease. The Food & Drug Administration says the new label will make it easier for consumers to make better informed food decisions. A few highlights of the new design: Increased type size for “calories,” “servings per container,” and “serving size.” “Added sugars,” in grams and as percent Daily Value, will… Read More →
Find a New Healthy Habit
March is National Nutrition Month, and it’s a great time to find a new healthy habit! Did you know that eating a diet with a lot of fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk for heart disease, protect against certain types of cancers, and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity? Yes! You can do a lot to improve your health by eating more fruits and vegetables! Check out these nutrition facts from choosemyplate.gov Most vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories. None have cholesterol…. Read More →