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After the Hunt

Hunting season is in full gear for a variety of wildlife. Whether you are a new or experienced hunter, safety is key in many aspects, including food safety .

When to Remove Jars from Canners

A safely home canned food depends on the entire canning process from heat-up, through processing time, and finally cool down.

New Handwashing Data

Hand hygiene is a critical prevention method for COVID-19 and other diseases. Consumers still need to work on making hand hygiene more important. Learn more...

Safely Preparing Frozen Foods

When shopping the frozen food case, be aware that not all frozen foods are prepared the same. Don’t assume that all frozen foods are equal when it comes to...

Food Policy Council Virtual Workshop

The global pandemic has exposed numerous vulnerabilities and racial inequalities in our food system. Join the Urban Food Systems program for a virtual and interactive...

2020 Urban Food Systems Symposium

The 2020 Urban Food System Symposium will be held virtually each Wednesday in October 2020.

COVID-19 and Surfaces

When COVID-19 started in the U.S., there were concerns that the virus could be transmitted via surfaces and packaging. This caused consumers to buy cleaning...

Another Reason to Get Up and Move!

Being sedentary has been associated with several negative healthy outcomes. Now there is a potential link to cancer mortality.

Don’t Avoid Medical Care During COVID-19

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is estimated the 41% of adults are delaying or avoiding medical care because of COVID-19 concern...

Fall Canning Tips

At this writing, the calendar still says summer, but there is a fall feel. Gardens may still be producing, so here are some end-of-season tips for food preserva...

Preserving Unripe Tomatoes

As fall approaches, those end of season unripe tomatoes are still usable. Be sure to pick them before a frost or freeze if canning them.

Willie and the Salad Bonanza

K-State Olathe is hosting a Salad Bonanza! This event is open to schools, 4-H, scouts, FFA and other youth groups. The goal is to reach youth interested in...