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Creating a personal budget is a great way to make sure that you are saving as much as you can going into the new year. Putnam County Extension Agent Michelle Parrott said saving any amount of money is valuable, no matter how little. Parrott said a key part of budgeting is getting a strong understanding of your income and spending ... Read More »

Get your last minute tax-free shopping in before the Grocery Tax Holiday ends Tuesday night. The three-month tax-free period on food will end at midnight. Putnam County Ag Extension Agent Michelle Parrott said the savings from no taxes on food may seem small, but it adds up. She said you can stock up and save. “If you freeze those properly, ... Read More »

Pressure canner serves a vital role when it comes to preserving foods in the canning process. Putnam UT Extension Agent Michele Parrott said that when preserving certain foods like corn or beans, a pressure canner withstands higher temperatures than a water bath could. She said that as another canning season approaches, it’s important to make sure your pressure canner is ... Read More »

The key to safely saving leftovers after your Thanksgiving meal on Thursday comes from “the two-hour rule.” That’s according to Putnam Food and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent Michelle Parrott. She said that while people are visiting with loved ones, they tend to forget about the amount of time food is left sitting out, which could lead to issues. “And it’s ... Read More »