"Yes, You Can!" Canning Workshop was a Success - July 12, 2010

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The Shelby County Extension Service hosted "Yes, You Can!" canning workshop at the Shelby County Courthouse on Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Approximately 23 people attended this workshop learning methods of food preservation.

Participants were given hands on learning through canning carrots and apples utilizing both pressure and water bath method of food preservation. Nancy Lester, retired agent from Schleicher county was the presenter for this program. Kathy and Kari Aycock, both FCS Extension Agents, were on hand to assist Nancy and Claudann Jones with this program. Kari Aycock, FCS Agent from Angelina County, demonstrated how to make a fresh apple pie using apples from this program. Participants were able to sample fresh apple pie and ice cream as well as other items from this program. County Judge Rick Campbell stopped by to visit and sample some of the goodies.

For more information on food preservation, please contact the Extension Office at 598-7744, or email FCS Agent Claudann M. Jones at cmjones@ag.tamu.edu.

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"Food Safety: It's Our Business" - June 3, 2010
Submitted by Julie Flanagan

Texas AgriLIFE Extension is offering a 1 day course on "Food Safety: It's Our Business" on August 11, 2010 at Nacogdoches County Annex, 203 West Main, Nacogdoches, Texas. The cost is $100. The course will begin at 8:00am and end at 5:00pm. The course includes ANSI-CFP accredited Certified Professional Food Manager examination. You must bring an acceptable photo ID, such as your driver's license, ID card, military ID or pass port. If you do not have an acceptable form of ID, you will not be able to take the exam.

Texas AgriLife Extension Service Food Manager Certification Program will teach managers about:

Food Safety and Sanitation: Foodborne illnesses/outbreaks, Types of contamination, Food safety hazards, Identifying foodborne illnesses, and Personal hygiene
Food Flow and HACCP: Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point, Purchasing and receiving food safely, and Keeping food safe during preparation
Managing the Operation: Sanitary Facilities, Pest Management, and Sanitation Regulations

How can this course help you?

Understand major causes of foodborne illness and how to prevent them
Boost employee morale by increasing their professionalism.
Improve relationships with health officials.
Receive information in order to train your staff on-site.
Increase food safety knowledge of your employees.
Upon passing the certification examination, you will fulfill state requirements for Certified Food Manager status.

Registration deadline is August 2. For more information about the course and to request a registration form, visit our website at http://foodsafety.tamu.edu/ or contact Karen Tucker, FCS Agent, at 936-560-7711.