Plan, Make A List, Search Deals To Save On Turkey Day Meal
As you head to the grocery store this weekend for Thanksgiving meal prep, expect the impact of inflation to hit you in the face. Putnam County UT Extension Agent Michelle Parrott said a few smart shopping decisions can help you put together a Thanksgiving meal for less.Parrott said most people usually struggle with impulse buying […]
Post Halloween Pumpkins Still Have Plenty Of Uses
Halloween is over but odds are there are still plenty of pumpkins sitting around. Putnam County UT-Ag Extension Director Michelle Parrott said there are uses for carved and un-carved pumpkins we decorated with. Parrott said the first priority would be getting use out of our jack-o-lanterns. Parrott said composting is a smart choice, but get […]
UT-Extension Offices To Fully Reopen On June 1
Upper Cumberland Ag Extension Offices are preparing to fully reopen on June 1. Putnam County UT Extension Director Michelle Parrott said telecommuting has been a challenge for an office overseeing many programs and groups. Parrott said extension offices are meant to be available to people whether it’s for 4-H or family and consumer sciences. “We […]
Putnam Ag Extn: Budgeting Strategies For New Year
It is resolution season, and many people try and start the new year with a smart spending plan. Putnam County Family Consumer Science Agent Michelle Parrott said getting a persons spending broken down on paper is an essential step for budgeting. Parrott said one of the biggest mistakes people make is overlooking the coffee, sodas […]
Ag Extension’s Parrott: Time Is Now To Defrost Turkey
Thanksgiving is days away and now is the time to start defrosting your turkey. Putnam County UT Extension Agent Michelle Parrott said some of the largest turkeys can take up to four days to fully thaw. “What you want to do is make place in your fridge, get a small pan you can place the […]
