Family Community Health

Oregon State University's Extension Family & Community Health (FCH) program serves Oregonians through education, community partnerships, and action. FCH focuses on programs that will promote healthy communities, healthy families, and healthy individuals.

The Lake County Extension FCH program focuses on the following areas:

• Food Preservation, Storage & Safety
• Living Well with Chronic Conditions 
• Healthy Eating

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Educational Programs Available

We offer a number of educational FCH programs throughout the year; however if you are interested in coordinating an educational activity for your church, service group or organization please contact Jamie Davis with the Lake County Extension Office. Below are the topics that are currently available.

Link to Registration Form for Programs Below:

The Efficient Cook - June 12, 2012 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm - Lake County Extension Office

Instructor: Patty Case, Associate Professor Oregon State University Extension

We spend hours watching others cook (think Rachel Ray and Food Network) yet for many people cooking has become a lost art.  We'd rather eat out or buy a frozen dinner than peel potatoes.  Although convenient, these choices can cost us our health, cash and time.  In this class we will share ideas on how to use modern kitchen tools and rediscover meal planning practices used in years past.  Freezing and pressure cooking techniques will be featured.  Bring your ideas and your favorite kitchen tool.  Get inspired and inspire others to return to the joy of home cooking.

Registration Deadline June 4, 2012.  Registration Fee $5.

Dehydrating Foods and Flavored Vinegars & Oils

June 13, 2012 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm - Lake County Extension Office

June 14, 2012 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm - Paisley Community Hall

Instructors: Jamie Davis, OSU Extension Agent & Diane Elder, OSU Extension Volunteer

Whether you want to enhance the flavors of your own meals or you want to give a special gift from your kitchen, dried foods and flavored vinegars and oils are welcomed by any cook.  Learn the principles of drying food and creating your own flavored vinegars and oils.  Novice and experienced cooks will enjoy preparing these products in this hands-on workshop.

Registration Deadline June 4, 2012.  Registration Fee $10.

To be added to the Lake County Extension FCH newsletter mailing list please email Bry Jasper, Office Coordinator.