Category: Food Systems & Safety

Jessica Hardiman, Food System and Safety Agent Fall is a great time to enjoy mashed and pureed vegetables –potatoes, pumpkin, winter squash, sweet potatoes, refried beans, and more! However, if you are planning to can these foods to enjoy at a later date in the year, great care needs to be taken in order to […]

Felicia C. Cunningham, 4-H Youth Development Agent Youth from Avery C Thompson Sr. Community Center in Varnville participated in two days of 4-H Healthy Cooking while having fun.  The youth demonstrated their skills by preparing a variety of sample dishes.  Some of the food prepared – Steamed Turkey Wontons, Wild Rice, Gumbo, Chicken Stir Fry […]

Food System and Safety Agent Please join me in welcoming Jessica Hardiman as the new Food Systems and Safety Agent for Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties. Jessica has obtained both a bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Technology and a master’s degree in Packaging Science from Clemson University. Jessica’s passion for food safety stems from […]

Gayle Williford, Food Systems and Safety / 4-H Agent, Berkeley County Your mid-summer home garden is pumping out vegetables faster than you can harvest them. The cherry tomatoes are piling up on your kitchen counter. What can you do with them? Don’t waste them. Cherry tomatoes are very versatile. They can be used as garnishes, […]

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL UNIVERSITY STAFF WHO ACHIEVED MILESTONES IN THE MONTH OF JULY. HILLARY POPE, AREA LIVESTOCK AND FORAGES AGENT, 7/6/2020 – 4 YEARS BRANDI B. MURDAUGH, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, 7/8/2019 – 5 YEARS MEGHAN BARKLEY, 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AGENT, 7/2018 – 6 YEARS EACH CELEBRATING YEAR(S) AT CLEMSON UNIVERSITY. Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers […]

Gayle Williford, Food Systems & Safety Agent, Berkeley County The goal of preserving should be to keep food safe while retaining nutrition and quality. There are numerous methods available to complete this task. A good preservation method must: 1) Keep the food acceptable, 1) safe, and 3) retain nutrition. Dehydrating or drying has been around […]

CHRISTINE PATRICK, SENIOR COUNTY EFNEP AGENT Whether it’s students taking lunch to school or adults packing lunch for work, millions of people across the country pack a bag of lunch each day.  Bag lunches should be handled with care to make sure the meal inside remains tasty and safe to eat. Follow these safety tips […]

  Samantha Houston, Food System, and Safety Agent I had a great time speaking at the Midstate Beekeepers Association’s August meeting. We spoke about how to sell honey and honey products in South Carolina. I have the upcoming Principles of Pickling Workshop on September 13th  for food preservation workshops. I am making my schedule for […]

Gayle Williford, Local Food Systems & Safety Agent, Berkeley County Humans have been preserving food since the beginning of time. Some methods, such as dehydrating, have been practiced since prehistoric times. Removal of water from food reduces the opportunity for certain types of spoilage to occur. Freezing is simple and requires the least amount of […]

Christine Patrick, County Extension EFNEP Agent Preparing food ahead of time and freezing it can save time, add variety to your menu, offer quick meals for unexpected company and provide nutritious choices for busy days. When you are preparing a main dish, it takes only a little more effort and time to make enough for […]