FCS3-648: A Guide to Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives

Donya Nikouharf, Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Anna Cason | November 6, 2025 (New)

Dairy alternatives have risen in popularity, becoming a staple in many people’s diets. People may reach for dairy alternatives because of dietary restrictions like lactose intolerance or allergies. They might like them for personal reasons related to health or the environment. As the variety and quality of plant-based products continue to grow, more people are exploring alternatives to traditional dairy foods and drinks. The sources of these dairy alternatives play a role in the nutrition, taste, and texture of the products. This also influences how these products are used in meals and recipes.

NEP-251: Growing Your Own: Soil Testing

Erika Olsen, Bethany Pratt, Rachel Rudolph, Rick Durham | September 30, 2025 (New)

Every time you grow something, the plant takes nutrients from the soil. Testing a soil sample before planting your garden can help you know what nutrients or other chemicals are present in your soil. The results recommend what fertilizers you may need to add for a successful crop. Healthy soil leads to healthy plants.

NEP-250: Growing Your Own: Winter Squash and Pumpkins

Erika Olsen, Rick Durham, Rachel Rudolph | September 26, 2025 (New)

Winter squash and pumpkins are grown until their ripe fruit has a hard rind and mature seeds inside. It can be fun to harvest their fruits for decoration or store them to eat in the winter.

NEP-249: Growing Your Own: Cabbage

Erika Olsen, Rick Durham, Rachel Rudolph | September 4, 2025 (New)

Cabbage is a cool-season crop that is rich in vitamins. In Kentucky, it can grow from March to December. Cabbage can be eaten raw or cooked.

NEP-248: Growing Your Own: Peas

Erika Olsen, Rick Durham, Rachel Rudolph | September 2, 2025 (New)

Peas are a cool-season crop that are high in fiber and low in fat. Pea pods or shelled peas are a crispy, sweet snack and fun to pick and eat.

NEP-247: Growing Your Own: Raspberries

Erika Olsen, Rick Durham, Rachel Rudolph | August 21, 2025 (New)

Raspberries can be costly to buy, but you can grow them in your backyard. Plant their perennial roots and your raspberry patch will grow new canes each spring. You can pick your own fresh berries for years to come.

NEP-246: Growing Your Own: Carrots

Erika Olsen, Rick Durham, Rachel Rudolph | August 21, 2025 (New)

Carrots are a sweet and tasty cool-season vegetable. They have a lot of vitamin A, which is good for your eyes. Also, pulling fresh carrots out of the ground is always fun for kids—and adults.

NEP-244: Growing Your Own: Strawberries

Erika Olsen, Rick Durham, Rachel Rudolph | June 13, 2025 (New)

Strawberries produce fruit in May and June. Even in a small garden, there is room for one or two strawberry plants that can bear fruit for several years.

NEP-243: Growing Your Own: Blackberries

Erika Olsen, Rick Durham, Rachel Rudolph | June 2, 2025 (New)

Blackberries are a delicious and healthy fruit but can be costly to buy. You may have picked wild blackberries in Kentucky. Why not plant some blackberry varieties in your backyard that will produce better fruit? Plant their roots and your blackberry patch will grow new canes each spring. You can pick your own fresh fruit for years to come.

NEP-245: Growing Your Own: Onions

Erika Olsen, Rick Durham, Rachel Rudolph | April 18, 2025 (New)

Onions are a popular garden vegetable used in countless recipes. They are planted early in spring and harvested in mid to late summer.