Traditional UCCE activities make the news

When UC Cooperative Extension was established in California nearly 100 years ago, it aimed to help housewives put up preserves and teach kids how to care for hogs, among other pursuits of typical rural-living, farming families. Though the program has advanced significantly in scientific research, nutrition education and youth development, traditional activities haven't been entirely abandoned.

The Modesto Bee spoke to Stanislaus County UC Cooperative Extension nutrition, family and consumer sciences advisor Terry Spezzano for a story in today's paper about home canning.

"A lot of people have been calling me with questions, and I'm here for their calls," Spezzano was quoted.

The Lake County News included a profile written by local 4-H member Canaan Andrade, who raises swine.

"As a member of a 4-H market animal project I learn to be disciplined, organized and accomplish goals," Andrade wrote.

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