Tagged With "food security"
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Rediscover Food Preservation: Redesigned Website Empowers Consumers and Extension Professionals
Interest in home food preservation has surged in recent years, fueled by more time spent at home and a desire for self-sufficiency. People are rediscovering traditional methods like canning, pickling, and drying to preserve their harvests and reduce food waste. But with this increased interest comes a crucial need for science-based information. Safe food preservation practices are essential to avoid foodborne illness and economic loss from spoiled food. This is especially important for the...
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Leadership Opportunity: Director - Food Innovation Institute in Baton Rouge, LA
The Louisiana State University Agricultural Center (LSU AgCenter) is seeking a highly motivated and creative individual with an entrepreneurial spirit to provide leadership for the Louisiana Food Innovation Institute (FOODii) on the LSU AgCenter Campus in Baton Rouge, LA. More information can be found at Director - Louisiana Food Innovation Institute (FOODii) - East Baton Rouge Parish - R00088965 (lsuagcenter.com) . Join us!
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A closer look at the Groundwater-Food Nexus: Join us at "Toward Sustainable Groundwater in Agriculture - Linking Science and Policy"
We are getting close to the upcoming international conference " Toward Sustainable Groundwater in Agriculture - Linking Science and Policy ", June 17-20, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport Hotel in Burlingame/San Francisco, California. Check out our exciting program and register by May 27 for reduced hotel rates! This unique international conference covers a wide range of topics on sustainable management of groundwater resources in agricultural regions. We are convening for the...
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Orange County North Carolina Seeks Applicants for New Extension Agent Position Focused on Food Security
The Orange County Extension Agent- Food Security Coordinator will spearhead efforts at both the County and community levels to enhance food access and implement food policy initiatives and practices in Orange County. This position entails administrative responsibilities, overseeing and coordinating the continuous planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive county-wide initiative. The primary goal is to tackle food insecurity and improve access, with the...
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Traditions and Trends in Home Food Preservation Webinar Series
Join Ohio State University Extension's Food Preservation Team for free webinars covering the Traditions and Trends in Home Food Preservation. The Webinar series is free; however, participants must register https://go.osu.edu/fpwebinars Tuesdays, Noon-12:30 p.m. June 04 - Trending Ingredients in Home Food Preservation June 18 - Trending Recipes in Home Food Preservation July 09 - Safety Sense July 23 - I Saw it on the Internet