Nutrition, Wellness, and Food Systems

N&W programs focus on improving one's quality of life by providing the knowledge and skills to make impactful and sustained changes. Our programs range from the basics of MyPlate to in-depth and "hot" issues that affect our daily lives.

Food Systems connects consumers with the industries that bring food from farm to table. Whether you are a consumer, entrepreneur, or manager, we provide programs, certifications, and services to meet your needs.

For questions or program requests, please contact us.

• Health and Wellness

  Are you interested in learning about Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension (high blood pressure), Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), and more? We have for that!

   

   

  GENERAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS

   

  Keeping the Pressure Down

  Build Your Bones

   

   

  DIABETES PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT

  Take Charge of Your Diabetes

  See what classes we have available and pre-register on our Eventbrite page

  Most topics covered in these series' can be taught as individual programs as well and are offered throughout the county. If a program is not currently scheduled, you may request one.

• Food Safety for Consumers

  We provide many food safety programs for consumers. Topics include handling, preparing, and storing food safely, hand washing, and food borne illness prevention.

  Food preservation classes are taught as hands-on programs, where participants make-and-take a project home and leave with resources for canning at home. Water bath and pressure canning, dehydrating, and pickling are offered.

   

  Can I Can Guide

  National Center for Home Food Preservation

  See what classes we have available and pre-register on our Eventbrite page

   

• Food Safety for Professionals

  FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION

  SERVSAFE(r) for managers, business owners, or others requring this level of certification. Current dates, locatons, and registration information for classes in Florida is available on the Food Safety and Quality Eventbrite page. We offer ServSafe(r) in Kissimmee and Poinciana!

   

  SAFESTAFF(r) for foodservice employees, Cottage Food business owners, volunteers, and others requiring this level.

  GENERAL FOOD HANDLER CLASS: This class is for students, volunteers, Cottage Food business owners, and anyone interested in learning about proper food handling.

  If you need a training scheduled for yourself, employees, or others, contact us to set up a date. We would be happy to work with you! Please provide at least 2 weeks' notice for registration and materials for ServSafe and SafeStaff.

  FOOD BUSINESSES

  What is the Cottage Food Law?

• Osceola County Home and Community Educators

  The Home and Community Education Council has been an active organization for over 90 years in Florida and over 50 years in Osceola County. Currently, there are five active clubs in Osceola County, totaling 45 members. Anyone aged 18+ can join one of our clubs! Club members serve as community and Extension volunteers and hold fundraisers that benefit Osceola County youth attending higher education or vocational training. If you're interested in learning more, please browse through the links below and contact UF/IFAS Extension in Osceola County.

  Florida Association of Home and Community Educators

  Osceola County Education Foundation Scholarships

   

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