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Food Preservation

Home food preservation is a way to preserve the freshness of homegrown food.  While more popular in years past, preserving food at home is still done today.  Without factoring in the labor costs, home food preservation can save money compared to commercially preserved foods. 

There are many ways to preserve food such as canning, freezing, drying, pickling, fermentation, curing and smoking.  Many preserved foods are for personal use, but they also make great gifts for friends and family.  Choose the preservation method that bests fits your needs and storage space.

Preserve Food Now, Eat it Later


Learn about each preservation method in the following categories:

 

 
 
Play the Food Preservation Game!

Food Preservation Game

This game is designed to enhance your food preservation education.  The game is based on the popular Jeopardy game.  This powerpoint can be downloaded to your computer.  Have fun!

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