Family & Consumer Sciences
Food Preservation
Food Preservation Links
National Center for Home Food Preservation- https://nchfp.uga.edu/
UGA Home Food Preservation- https://www.fcs.uga.edu/extension/food-preservation
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Elevate Program: Free Program for Couples!
Join other couples in discovering ways to learn skills and manage stress to ELEVATE your relationship! Classes offered in Athens or virtually!
To learn more, visit ElevateCouplesGeorgia.com.
What is MyPlate?
It is a great resource to help you learn healthy eating habits. What's on your plate? Are you choosing the right amount of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy?
Upcoming Events
Mar 19
Right Bite Diabetes Cooking School
Winder, GA - (27.0 miles)
The program is designed to help individuals learn the skills to eat healthy to manage their diabetes or to cook and plan meals for someone in their care who has diabetes.
Apr 15
ServSafe Managers Course and Exam
Darien, GA - (220.0 miles)
*Registration deadline is April 1st, 2026.*
Join us for the nationally recognized ServSafe Manager Certification Course in Darien, GA. The content for this course will be delivered in one day with the online exam directly following completion of course material.
Time: 8:30-5:00 PM (lunch on your own)
Registration: $150 (all-inclusive)
Book and materials must be picked up no later than 2 weeks prior to class date!
The fee for this ServSafe® course is $150 which includes instruction, the course book, and administration of the test. Upon request the text book and online test are available in select languages other than English. For additional information about the class and future dates, you may contact Michelle Quick at Michelle.Quick@uga.edu or 912-554-7577
Apr 16
Canning Strawberry Jam - Coweta County Food Preservation Workshop
Newnan, GA - (107.0 miles)
Join a hands-on class and learn to make and water bath can your strawberry jam. Learn the ways to properly preserve jams and jellies.
Apr 16
Right Bite Diabetes Cooking School
Winder, GA - (27.0 miles)
The program is designed to help individuals learn the skills to eat healthy to manage their diabetes or to cook and plan meals for someone in their care who has diabetes.
Apr 21
One-Day ServSafe Manager Certification Course + Exam
Metter, GA - (139.0 miles)
Join us for the nationally recognized ServSafe Manager Certification Course and exam at the Georgia Grown Innovation Center in Metter, GA. The content for this course will be delivered in one day with the exam directly following completion of course material.
Time: 8:00-5:00 PM (lunch on your own)
Registration: $150 (all-inclusive)
Book and materials must be picked up no later than 2 weeks prior to class date! Class may be cancelled or rescheduled due to low participation.
For more information, please contact the Candler County Extension Office at 912-685-2408.
Apr 22
ServSafe Managers Course and Exam
Carrollton, GA - (115.0 miles)
UGA Carroll County Extension is offering a one-day ServSafe® Manager Certification Course on April 22nd, 2026.
Course details:
• Registration deadline: April 10, 2026
• Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (lunch on your own)
• Fee: $150 (all-inclusive)
Registration includes:
• Full day of instruction and exam review
• ServSafe® Manager course book and study materials
• Certification exam
• Light snacks
Topics include:
• Food safety at all stages of operation
• Facilities and pest management
• Cleaning and sanitizing
• Additional essential food safety practices
For questions, contact Victoria Presnal, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, at
victoria.presnal1@uga.edu
or 770-836-8546
Register early to secure your spot and take the next step toward ServSafe® Manager certification.
Resources from UGA Extension - Family and Consumer Science
Here are some of UGA Extension's most popular resources on family, food, health, home, and money.
UGA Extension Mental Well-being The UGA Extension Behavioral Health Team offers resources on emotional well-being, stress management and substance abuse prevention for farmers and farm families.
eLearning with UGA SNAP-Ed 24/7 Tips to live a more active lifestyle, shop smarter, make healthier food choices, and cook delicious meals on a budget! Receive free kitchen and fitness items.
Start a New Food Business A collection of resources to help you get started with your small food business.
Food Talk Eat healthy and get moving on a budget. Find free online nutrition education courses, recipes, and other resources.
Marriage Matters Series Looking for ways to strengthen your relationship? Whether you have just started dating, have been married for a while, or have been married more than once, we can always use some guidance in developing and maintaining a healthy and satisfying relationship.
Childcare Provider Training Entity-approved training to help child care providers meet state licensing requirements. Check the calendar for training events near you.
Your Good Credit Series Establishing, maintaining, and protecting Your Good Credit can save you thousands of dollars over time. This series will teach you the basics of credit reports and scores.
So Easy to Preserve This book covers topics on preserving food, canning, pickled products, sweet spreads and syrups, freezing and drying. Available for purchase only.
Eat Healthy, Be Active A flexible 3-week schedule of hands-on activities meant to improve young children's health and well-being by teaching key nutrition and physical activity concepts.
Radon Education Radon is a colorless, tasteless odorless gas that can cause lung cancer. It occurs naturally and is released into the soil, easily entering buildings through the foundation. The only way to know if you have radon is to test.
Building Baby's Brain Series What happens during a child's first few years makes a big difference in the child's later life. This series helps parents learn strategies to improve early brain development.
Newsletters:
Diabetes Life Line Newsletters:
http://www.fcs.uga.edu/news/tag/diabetes+life+lines
Healthy Indoor Environments Newsletters:
https://www.fcs.uga.edu/news/tag/hie+newsletters
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