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The goal of Family and Consumer Science professionals is to improve the quality of life for adults, children and families through research-based data—specifically in the areas of healthy lifestyles, nutrition, food safety and financial management.
Master Food Preservation Class
The Family and Consumer Sciences Educator's for the University of Idaho offers a Master Food Preserving Class hosted in Bingham County each year. The Bannock County Extension Office would like to have this class in our great new teaching kitchen in late September. If you missed the class in Bingham County this year, click on the link to see a Youtube presentation and learn more about food preservation in your home. Click here
If you are interested in attending a Master Food Preservation Class in Bannock County, we are asking you to call into our office and get on a waiting list. Please Call Teri Johnson at 208-236-7311.
Artisan Bread Class
The Bannock County Extension is offering Artisan Bread Classes. We have had such an overwhelming response that we would like to offer this class in the near future. If you are interested in signing up please call 208-236-7311. The fee is just $5.00 to cover class supplies and please bring a covered bowl, there will be lots of samples to take home.
USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning now online!
If you are new to canning or an old expert, this publication is an excellent source for home canning your favorite fruits, vegetables, meats and poultry. There is information on how to can properly and procedures to safely put-up your favorite foods. Remember, when canning at home, use only USDA approved recipes.
Download individual chapters from the USDA website, or order your copy from the University of Idaho Extension Publications Catalog.
Preserve @ Home
The University of Idaho Extension offers Preserve @ Home, an internet course designed to teach individuals how to safely preserve a variety of food products. Participants learn how to produce high quality preserved foods and the science behind food preservation and food safety.
Individuals with little or no previous experience are welcome. Please direct questions to Carol Hampton, (208) 267-3235, or Joey Peutz, (208) 459-6003.
Meal Time Inspirations-Harvest Edition
The University of Idaho, Family and Consumer Sciences Educators are offering a yearly class called Mealtime Inspirations. These classes are offered around the holiday seasons and are lots of fun. If you are interested in what is happening at your local Extension Office, Watch video here
Helpful Links
Master Food Preservation Class
The Family and Consumer Sciences Educator's for the University of Idaho offers a Master Food Preserving Class hosted in Bingham County each year. The Bannock County Extension Office would like to have this class in our great new teaching kitchen in late September. If you missed the class in Bingham County this year, click on the link to see a Youtube presentation and learn more about food preservation in your home. Click hereIf you are interested in attending a Master Food Preservation Class in Bannock County, we are asking you to call into our office and get on a waiting list. Please Call Teri Johnson at 208-236-7311.
Artisan Bread Class
The Bannock County Extension is offering Artisan Bread Classes. We have had such an overwhelming response that we would like to offer this class in the near future. If you are interested in signing up please call 208-236-7311. The fee is just $5.00 to cover class supplies and please bring a covered bowl, there will be lots of samples to take home.USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning now online!
If you are new to canning or an old expert, this publication is an excellent source for home canning your favorite fruits, vegetables, meats and poultry. There is information on how to can properly and procedures to safely put-up your favorite foods. Remember, when canning at home, use only USDA approved recipes. Download individual chapters from the USDA website, or order your copy from the University of Idaho Extension Publications Catalog.
Preserve @ Home
The University of Idaho Extension offers Preserve @ Home, an internet course designed to teach individuals how to safely preserve a variety of food products. Participants learn how to produce high quality preserved foods and the science behind food preservation and food safety. Individuals with little or no previous experience are welcome. Please direct questions to Carol Hampton, (208) 267-3235, or Joey Peutz, (208) 459-6003.
Meal Time Inspirations-Harvest Edition
The University of Idaho, Family and Consumer Sciences Educators are offering a yearly class called Mealtime Inspirations. These classes are offered around the holiday seasons and are lots of fun. If you are interested in what is happening at your local Extension Office, Watch video hereHelpful Links