Family Living

Educators Cry ‘Fowl’ Over Turkey Safety Mistakes

When you think “Thanksgiving”, what comes to mind? Turkey! According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), more than 45 million turkeys are cooked and eaten in the United States at Thanksgiving. That number represents one-sixth of all the turkeys sold in the U.S. each year. With that many turkeys there’s bound to be a few fiascos on the festive day. Click here for more information.

 Pickle Bill Eases Regulation on Small Growers & Home Canners

The new law would allow individuals to sell home canned fruits and vegetables at farmers markets and other community events without obtaining an expensive food processing license. To learn more on what Assembly Bill 229 referred to as the ‘Pickle Bill’ covers please visit the website below:

http://www.foodsafety.wisc.edu/pickle_bill.html

Is the Changing Economy Affecting Your Budget?

With the ever changing economy, take advantage of the following resources to help you save money and make the upcoming winter a little more manageable with information on: When Prices Rise: Living Within Your Income,Tips to Help Lower the Grocery Bill and Tips for Getting Better Gas Mileage.

FREE Canner Gauge Testing Available 

This is the season for canning fruits and vegetables. Dial gauges should be tested every year to make sure they are accurate and at the right pound of pressure. The Shawano County UW-Extension office, 311 North Main Street, Rm 101, Shawano will test dial gauges at no charge anytime of the year. To make an appointment, call (715) 526-6136 to set up a time to have your canner cover tested. Office hours are Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

FOOD STORAGE INFORMATION

Do you ever wonder how long you can store canned foods, frozen foods, baking products, and other food items? The following web site should help you answer some of these questions: http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/yf/foods/fn579.pdf

NEW GUIDE TO ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVING FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH

NIH has come out with an excellent, simple, easy to ready guide for those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s. It is also comprehensive, from dealing with financial issues through wandering and medical conditions in its 140+ pages.

http://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers

FOOD SAFETY TIPS FOR SENIORS – WHAT TO KEEP, WHAT TO TOSS

A lot has changed over your lifetime – including the way food is produced and distributed. It used to be that food was produced close to where people lived. Many people shopped daily, and prepared and ate their food at home. Eating in restaurants was saved for special occasions. Today, food in your local grocery store comes from all over the world. And nearly 50 percent of the money we spend on food goes to buy food that others prepare, like “carry out” and restaurant meals.

Food safety Tips for Seniors (pdf, 277KB)

Check out this PSA on safe sleeping for your infant. For more information on where  to receive a free crib visit http://batchgeo.com/map/?i=3fd21d2e29858de9dac4ed0b9c3654a5&q=53177

For more information on Cribs for Kids click here.

If you have any questions regarding Family Living in Shawano County, please contact:

	Linda Olson, Family Living Educator UW-Extension Shawano County Shawano County Courthouse 311 North Main Street, Room 101 Shawano, WI 54166 Phone: 715-526-6136 * Fax: 715-526-4875 Email: linda.olson@ces.uwex.edu