Nutrition, Wellness, and Food Systems
Nutrition & Wellness (N&W) programs help people live healthier, happier lives by teaching simple skills that lead to real, lasting change. Our programs cover everything from learning the basics of MyPlate to exploring important and “hot” topics that impact our everyday choices.
Food Systems helps connect people to the journey food takes from the farm to the table. Whether you are a shopper, business owner, or manager, we offer classes, certifications, and services designed to support your goals and needs.
For questions or program requests, please contact us 321-697-3000
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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.
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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.
National Center for Home Food Preservation
See what classes we have available and pre-register on our Eventbrite page
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Food Safety for Professionals
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION
SERVSAFE(r) for managers, business owners, or others requiring this level of certification. Current dates, locations, 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
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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