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2021 Food Preservation Webinar Series

cherry tomatoes at farmers market.

Home food preservation is a great way to extend the shelf life of your harvest, including fruits and vegetables from your garden and meats from the field. Our team of food preservation experts will provide you with food preservation knowledge you need, right to your home.

Food Preservation Webinar Series

cherry tomatoes at farmers market.

Gardening season is in full swing across the Mountain State. And, as gardens begin to ripen, some home gardeners might look to food preservation to extend the life of their harvest. Our team of food preservation experts will provide you with food preservation knowledge you  need, right to your home.

For a Healthier Heart – Count to 10

February is Heart Health Month, a time to learn more about how to protect our hearts. Whether you’re living with heart disease or trying to prevent it, small changes can make a big difference.

Focus on small changes. Count to 10 and make one small step each day.

Eat seafood twice a week

Like most adults, I am concerned about remaining healthy and mentally sharp as I age. I have a job that I love, family and friends to care for, community commitments, and leisure time activities.  These activities are important to me and I want to enjoy them for many years. I know that achieving and maintaining my best, healthiest life requires some effort. I have to move more, build muscle strength, get enough sleep, and eat healthy food. Fortunately, eating fish or seafood twice a week is a delicious way to eat healthy food.

Fish and seafood provide several important nutrients that are often lacking in our American diet. They provide high-quality, easy to digest protein with little saturated fat. Although the typical American diet has plenty of protein for younger people, new research shows that older people may need to eat more than earlier recommendations suggested.