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Family & Consumer Sciences

Washington County Family & Consumer Sciences

Food Safety & Preservation

For more information about food safety, canning and home food preservation, visit the following sites:

Food Safety

National Center for Home Food Preservation

 

Chronic Disease Management & Prevention

Seven Ways to Control Your High Blood Pressure


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Food law
Food law An interest in food safety and regulatory law fueled a College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences food science major's application to the University of Georgia School of Law. By Lillian Dickens | Published: 7/9/2024
Addressing Food Waste
Addressing Food Waste USDA NIFA-supported program is seeking grant proposals from applicants working in the public sector on food loss and waste prevention and mitigation throughout the U.S. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 6/6/2024
Supporting Healthy Habits
Supporting Healthy Habits A new study from the University of Georgia found that children from all walks of life improved their diet quality when they ate school-prepared lunches following the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act nutritional guidelines instead of home-prepared lunches. By Erica P. Techo | Published: 4/24/2024