Alcohol-based Hand Sanitizers vs. Handwashing: What Should Food Handlers Do?
Anirudh Naig, a food safety state specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, examines recent research in retail food safety.
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Online Training Helps Local Food Producers Keep Up with Iowa Food Regulations, Licensing and Food Safety for Home Food Production
The Home-based Food Operators Regulations and Food Safety Course now is available online 24/7 from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
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Resources Available for Community Supported Agriculture
Local foods experts with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach continue to provide resources for the spike in direct marketing.
Community Food Systems Event to Be Held Online in February
Learn about the latest in community food systems, with online presentations by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, during the annual Iowa State University Community Food Systems Event Feb. 12.
Extension Helps Rebuild Hurricane-torn Food Systems in US Virgin Islands
Local emergency funding allowed the residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands to work with food systems specialists from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
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Iowa 4-H Council Donates over 20,000 Items in Food Drive Effort
When Iowa’s State 4-H Council members began their statewide food drive, their original goal was to collect 10,000 nonperishable food items. However, Iowans across the state helped the group more than double their goal by collecting and donating 21,771 food items in seven weeks. The food items will be donated to local food pantries, churches and places in need during this holiday season.
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Not All Alcohol Gets Better with Age
Holiday celebrations may be different than in past years as we continue to social distance to reduce the spread of COVID-19. But one thing is likely the same — food and drinks. Follow food safety basics and store alcoholic beverages properly to ensure that you’re spreading only good cheer.
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Don’t Be Fooled by COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
As the COVID-19 vaccine begins to be distributed in Iowa, scams are being reported that are preying on those who are at higher risk of COVID-19 infection, such as older adults. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach specialists say you can protect yourself and your loved ones by knowing the facts.
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Iowa Farm to School Groups Win Grant to Focus on Racial Equity
Partners within the Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Coalition recently received a one-year grant aimed at strengthening farm to early care and education initiatives statewide. A webinar for early care providers interested in purchasing local foods is Dec. 18.
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Beat Botulism with Safe Home Food Preservation
With so many people preserving food at home for the first time, there is concern about botulism outbreaks from improperly home-canned, preserved or fermented foods. This serves as an important reminder to follow safe food handling and research-based food preservation recipes, said Sarah Francis, associate professor and nutrition and wellness state specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
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