Extension Publications Update
May 19, 2026
Submitted by Mark Stadtlander
This week’s publications include updates on 4-H program resources, along with Spanish translations and revisions for identifying hazards when storing and labeling food in your home.
Kansas 4-H Cloverbuds Program Resource Guide. 4H1077. Updated in May 2026 to include the Beyond Ready framework. 4-H Cloverbuds is an educational program for 5- and 6-year-olds that introduces 4-H in age-appropriate ways. This guide outlines the developmental underpinnings of the program, explains policies and procedures for starting a Cloverbuds program, and includes meeting plans.
Safe Food Storage: The Refrigerator and Freezer. MF3130. Karen Blakeslee. Knowing how long to safely store food in your refrigerator and freezer will help you make the most of your food budget. This publication organizes the information by category of food and includes other helpful tips.
Safe Food Storage: The Refrigerator and Freezer, Spanish. MF3130S. Karen Blakeslee. Knowing how long to safely store food in your refrigerator and freezer will help you make the most of your food budget. This publication organizes the information by category of food and includes other helpful tips.
Safe Food Storage: The Cupboard. MF3131. Karen Blakeslee. Storing foods in the cupboard can be done safely. The length of time food can be stored in a cupboard is dependent upon factors such as the type of food, storage temperature, type of packaging, and cupboard location.
Food Safety: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points Overview. MF3202. Karen Blakeslee. An HACCP plan is a regulatory requirement for processing some food products, and helps prevent biological, chemical, and physical contaminants in food processing. This publication includes an outline of the steps to develop an HACCP plan and additional resources and considerations.
Food Labeling for Kansas Food Producers and Processors. MF3385. Karen Blakeslee. State and federal food labeling requirements can be confusing. This fact sheet clarifies regulations for the food products most commonly sold by Kansas food producers and processors.
Food Labeling for Kansas Food Producers and Processors, Spanish. MF3385S. Karen Blakeslee. State and federal food labeling requirements can be confusing. This fact sheet clarifies regulations for the food products most commonly sold by Kansas food producers and processors.
