Family Consumer Science

Penn State Extension is offering an In-Service for FCS and Ag teachers to earn four Act 48 hours on October 13 at Conrad Weiser High School. Fee for Berks County teachers is just $5 thanks to sponsorship by the Berks County Department of Agriculture. Agenda is below. Note – one kitchen will prepare gluten free tortillas.

For more information and to register, visit: https://extension.psu.edu/home-food-preservation-in-service

Participation is limited to 24 participants.

Agenda to include: 

Home Food Preservation In-Service
Conrad Weiser High School
44 Big Spring Rd
Robesonia, PA 19551
October 13, 2025

9:00-9:30       Welcome, introductions, and intro to food safety

9:30-10:30    Prepare salsa for canning

10:30-11:30  Science of canning tomatoes and salsa lecture

11:30-12:00  Prepare whole-grain tortillas

12:00-12:30  Prepare healthy lunch using prepared tortillas and salsa

12:30-1:00    Discussion: Incorporating USDA dietary guidelines into FCS curriculum

1:00                Adjourn