We are Extension – Douglas County, KS Podcast

We are Extension - Douglas County, KS Podcast
Podcast Description
“We Are Extension" is a podcast hosted by K-State Research and Extension, Douglas County, KS. It showcases all aspects of Extension, including various segments hosted by our office’s staff!
Every week will highlight a different program area that will bring you unique segments filled with seasonal research-based information for practical use and so much more!
Look forward to learning something new as we all work towards making Douglas County, KS, a better place to live for all!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers various themes including nutrition tips for families, community health, agriculture's impact on local identity, youth development through 4-H, horticulture, and safety during summer activities. For example, episodes feature insights on MyPlate guidance, summer safety for youth, and community resources for food-related businesses.

“We Are Extension” is a podcast hosted by K-State Research and Extension, Douglas County, KS. It showcases all aspects of Extension, including various segments hosted by our office’s staff!
Every week will highlight a different program area that will bring you unique segments filled with seasonal research-based information for practical use and so much more!
Look forward to learning something new as we all work towards making Douglas County, KS, a better place to live for all!
Your favorite Health and Wellness friends are back. Listen in as Kaitlyn and Ginny discuss simple yet important ways to safely prepare food for large gatherings. What should be left out at room temperature? How long should I let this thaw? Should my out-of-state relatives bring food? What are the “must-have” tools for food prep? They have the answers, resources, and more on this week’s Thriving Together!
Hosts
Kaitlyn Peine, Community Health and Wellness Extension Agent
Ginny Barnard, LiveWell of Douglas County Executive Director
Douglas County Community Health and Wellness Web Page and Resources
LiveWell of Douglas County Official Website
Resources
- Leftovers and Food Safety
- Rapid Response Center
- At-Home Safe Food Handling: It’s in Your Hands – PDF
- Food Safety Outdoors – Barbecue and Grilling Web Page
- FoodSafety.gov Website
- K-State Extension Food Safety
- U.S. Food & Drug Administration: Food Safety for Consumers
Upcoming local Extension Food-Based programming:
October 27 – Comfort Food Cooking Class Information and Registration
October 29 – Cooking for 1 and 2! Tips, Tricks, and Tasty Recipes

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