Family and Consumer Sciences - Union County

08/06/2026

Start a few weeks before school starts and ease into the back-to-school schedule. Start with small, consistent habits each day to adjust physically, build confidence, and reduce stress.
For suggestions, go to:
Helping Kid's Transition Back to School After Breaks: https://u.osu.edu/livehealthyosu/2025/01/09/helping-kids-transition-back-to-school-after-breaks/
Healthy Sleep Habits for Teens: https://livesmartohio.osu.edu/family-and-relationships/stanton-60osu-edu/healthy-sleep-habits-for-teens/
Back to School Savings: https://u.osu.edu/livehealthyosu/2025/08/07/back-to-school-back-to-saving/

07/13/2026

Grab your favorite icy drink and join our Summer Buckeye Bookworm online Book Club to discuss "Passion Project" on July 30 and "My Husband's Wife" on August 27. Both meetings will be on Thursdays at 6:30 PM (EDT) online. To register go to go.osu.edu/fcsbookclub . "Passion Project" has a little romance to the story and "My Husband's Wife" is a twisty thriller. We can't wait to talk books with you!

07/09/2026

🚫 Just Because It Seals… Doesn’t Mean It’s Safe! 🫙
Think your canned goods are good to go because the lid popped? Think again! 👀
Safe canning is about more than a good seal — it’s about science. 🧪
Using tested, research-based recipes is the key to keeping your pantry safe and your family healthy.
✅ Get the facts.
✅ Follow the science.
✅ Preserve with confidence.
🔍 Visit Ohioline and search “food preservation” for trusted canning guidelines and fact sheets!

07/07/2026

🌱 Green Bean Season is (almost) Here!
Many families will be heading out to the garden soon to harvest those beautiful green beans! If you're planning to preserve your bounty, here's an important reminder:
✅ Pressure canning is the ONLY safe method we support for canning green beans. 🫙
❌ No pressure canner? No problem! You’ve got other tasty options:
• 🥒 Make Pickled Dilled Beans for a tangy twist
• ❄️ Freeze them to enjoy later
• 🌵 Or dry them for long-term storage
Stay safe and savor the season! 🌿
Learn more with these trusted guides from the National Center for Home Food Preservation:
🔗 Canning Green Beans nchfp.uga.edu/how/can/canning-vegetables-and-vegetable-products/beans-snap-and-italian-pieces-green-and-wax/
🔗 Pickled Dilled Beans nchfp.uga.edu/how/pickle/vegetable-pickles/dilled-beans/
🔗 Freezing Green Beans nchfp.uga.edu/how/freeze/vegetable/freezing-beans-green-snap-or-wax/
🔗 Drying Vegetables https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5347

07/02/2026

Cherries -
- Select cherries that are bright, plump, and glossy from stores or markets. Avoid soft and dull fruit.
- Store cherries in the refrigerator right away and don't wash them until ready to eat or use.
- Note that 1 pound of cherries = about 2 cups pitted fruit.
- Remember that cherries are a healthy addition to your diet. They can reduce inflammation and the risk of cardiovascular disease.

For more on selecting, storing, or serving cherries go to - ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5515

11/17/2025

08/07/2025

Join our Food Preservation team on Tuesday for their next free webinar: Selecting, Storing, and Serving: Apples and Pears. Tuesday 12-12:30 p.m. Register at: go.osu.edu/fpwebinars

07/17/2025

🚨 New Canning Guidelines Alert! 🚨
If you use stock, broth, bouillon cubes, powders, or stock pastes in your home canning, you’ll want to see this! 🥣

The latest recommendations clarify when and how to safely use broth or stock concentrates in canning recipes. Spoiler: it’s not as simple as just tossing in a cube!

✅ Stock or broth can be used in current, tested pressure canning recipes
✅ Use only when the recipe calls for it
✅ Always fully reconstitute first
❌ Never substitute for water, juice or other liquid in boiling water canning

Click to learn what’s safe—and what’s not: https://go.osu.edu/nchfpstock