September is Food Safety Education Month! Articles in this newsletter include information about teaching kids food safety, re-using pickling brine, drying foods, preserving tomatoes after a fall frost or freeze, preserving apples and more!
HEALTH & NUTRITION
SNAP Benefit Enrollment Assistance
Detmin your SNAP eligibility, get one-on-one assistance with filling out the application, and get your questions answered by a local community health worker, all for free. Appointment may be made in Spanish and some transportation assistance is available.
Register for a time at: https://snaphelpharvey.my.canva.site/
May 6, 13, 20, and 27: 1-4pm, at Peace Connections
May 8, and 22: 1-3pm, at Our Lady of Guadeloupe Catholic Church
May 9, and 30: 12-3pm, at Newton Public Library
May 13: 10am-1pm, at Hesston Resource Center
May 14: 9am-10:30am, at Kindron Bethel
May 17: 8-11am, Harvey County Farmers Market, Newton
May 19: 1-3:30pm, at Neighbors Market, Halstead
May 21: 4-7pm, Learning Center for Health, Halstead
Pressure cooker vs. pressure canner - are they the same?
Check out the Food Preservation tab to see the September/October newsletter Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe from North Central Region Food Safety.
Living Well Wednesday
The Virtual Learning Series, Living Well Wednesday, hosted by K-State Research and Extension, is a series of online wellness webinars geared toward various topics. Wellness is defined broadly through this series, including topics that relate to physical, mental, financial and relationship health. The series is on the first Wednesday of the month from 12-1 p.m.
See the fall schedule:
Oct. 9 – Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?
This program will discuss ways to protect family relationships when passing on personal possessions.
Nov. 13 – Fall Proof Your Life: A Guide to Better Balance
Discover practical tips and exercises to improve your balance, reduce risk of falls and live a more independent and active life.
Dec. 11 – Simplify Your Space: A Guide to Downsizing and Decluttering
Learn practical strategies for sorting through your belongings, make decisions about what to keep and create a more organized and peaceful living environment.
Click here to see the September issue of You Asked It!
Radon
Harvey County has an average radon level of 4.3 which is considered high. Radon tests kits are available at the K-State Research & Extension office for $6.25 plus shipping.
SNAP-ED
SNAP-ED provides free virtual and in-person interactive nutrition and physical activity education for youth, adults, families and seniors. See tips on how to move more, save money at the grocery store and enjoy healthy, tasty recipes!
We are waiting for the new schedule of classes available, so check back later!
Register at https://www.k-state.edu/ks-snaped/free-classes.html
For more information on classes call 1-855-476-2733.
