Jun 30, 2010
The Ventura County Cooperative Extension office receives many calls about home canning. As home and community garden production continues to increase, so to do these calls.
The National Center for Home Food Preservation is a wonderful resource for home canning and other food preservation methods. The center was established with funding from the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (CSREES-USDA). There is an incredible amount of current research-based information available. At the site you will find:
- How to can food safely at home
- Seasonal tips
- Videos, slide shows, and tutorials
- How to freeze, dry, ferment, pickle, cure & smoke
- Recipes and much more
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