Everyone knows holidays are a time for indulgence! Candy, large meals and frequent consumption are part of many of...

Every parent and teacher’s dream is to have children that internalize and display a good work ethic. The characteristics...

The next time you work outside or do outdoor recreation, be aware of ticks and protect yourself from tick...

When it’s back-to-school time, I want to remind parents and families that the first important lesson of the school...

As fall season approaches, apples are starting to ripen and soon will be harvested. Today, there are over 2,500...

The 2026 Jefferson County 4-H Fair is now in the books. I hope you were able to come out...

It is all over the news and social media about Cyclosporiasis which is an intestinal illness caused by the...

Food preservation season is here! Now is the time to have your pressure canner dial gauges tested to be...

As the weather starts to warm up, more outdoor activities are being planned. They typically involve food stands or...

Up until this time, it was not recommended to can elderberry jelly. Thanks to Newell Brands, who produce Ball...

As a mother, I understand the desire to make sure your children are getting all the adequate nutrition they...

Warmer weather and storms are a part of our weather right now. If you lose power, handling food can...

It’s summer and schools are out! One summer activity that my family enjoyed was making fruit leather. Making homemade...

Here’s what ALL new Presto and National Canners say in their instructions manuals: “Caution: Do not use pressure canner...

Did you play hopscotch or jump rope when you were a child? It turns out these might be even...