
In four weekly hands-on sessions in our Freeze It! program, you’ll learn safe, research-based techniques for freezing foods, which will help you cut down on food waste, stretch your grocery dollars and enjoy your meals safely.
Eating healthy doesn’t have to break the bank. Our Cooking Matters programs teach smart shopping strategies and healthy cooking skills that can help you prepare nutritious, low-cost meals and snacks at home.
FNEP provides research-based nutrition education to Missouri’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients and those who are eligible. MU Extension nutrition educators work in a variety of settings throughout the state with the goal of helping participants make behavior changes to achieve lifelong health and fitness.
The Food Preservation program provides up-to-date, research-based procedural recommendations, tested recipes, and hands-on workshops that assist the consumer in safely preserving produce and other products.
August 5, 2025 - September 24, 2025
August 12, 2025 - October 2, 2025
August 20, 2025 - October 24, 2025
August 28, 2025 - October 2, 2025
Resources provided by the Cooking Matters program to help families shop for and cook healthy meals on a budget.
Tips for building healthy food habits both at home and while eating out.
Cooking Matters in the news — The free class is called Cooking Matters, taught each Wednesday evening for six weeks. By the end of the six-week session, the group will have learned about nutrition, budgeting and choosing healthy options at the supermarket.
Download a guide with tips and recipes for meeting MyPlate healthy eating goals on a budget.
Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health
Assistant Extension Professor