Get Food Smart TN Launched at TRC

Reader Contribution by Tennessee Department Of Environment
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There was lots of excitement last week at the 28th Annual Tennessee Recycling Coalition Conference in Franklin, Tennessee. The theme, “Recycling Comes Full Circle”, was shown in the panels, breakout sessions, pre-conference workshop, and programs unveiled. Of the many things, the Office of Sustainable Practices (OSP) presented food waste as a problem, but one that we can all work together to overcome.

The conference started with a canning workshop, put together by Brook Powell, along with Jenny Jackson with Wilson County Co-Op, and Pamela Sites with Rutherford County Extension Service. The pre-conference workshop on reducing food waste and preserving food was held Sunday, August 13, 2017. It was a “hands on” workshop, where attendees learned time honored practices on how to can and freeze foods and then took home their canned and freezer goods. Squash pickles were prepared and canned and strawberries were prepared for freezing.

Canning and freezing books were also given to attendees so they could repeat the process at home. It was an informative and fun workshop, and a great way to meet other conference attendees. It also set the tone of the conference for people on how we are treating food.

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