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In this episode of Hort Culture, guest Alethea Bruzek, Boyle County’s Family and Consumer Sciences agent, shares her gardening experiences, including managing raised beds and food preservation mishaps. She discusses the role of FCS in supporting family well-being through topics like budgeting, parenting, and especially safe food preservation methods like fermentation, freezing, dehydrating, and canning. The conversation highlights the importance of using trusted resources and the connection between horticulture, food management, and mental health.
Family & Consumer Sciences Extension
Food and Nutrition Publications
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