Preserving Your Harvest

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Freezing Vegetables
One of the easiest, most convenient, and least time-consuming methods of preservation
Freezing is one of the easiest, most convenient, and least time-consuming methods of preserving foods. Learn More
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Successful Home Canning Starts with Jars and Lids
Successful canning starts with the use of jars in good condition and new lids with new or used ring bands in good condition. Learn More
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Jams, Jellies and Pickles Need Safe Processing to be Considered Safely Sealed
Safe processing methods are crucial steps in ensuring that home-canned jams, jellies and pickles are safe, shelf-stable, and of good quality. Boiling ... Learn More

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Selling Homemade Food Products in New Hampshire - Five Part Fact Sheet Series
Selling Homemade Food Products in New Hampshire- Five Part Fact Sheet Series Learn More
Vegetables
Freezing, Canning and Drying [fact sheets]
Done correctly, canning, freezing and drying fresh food from your own garden or purchased locally can be a good investment. Learn More
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Freezing Vegetables [fact sheet]
Why Blanch Vegetables?

Blanching is the process of scalding vegetables in boiling water or steam for a short amount of time. Blanching ... Learn More
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Freezing Fruit [fact sheet]
Freezing Fruit 



Fruit can be safely frozen using different methods based upon the desired use of the final product. Alt... Learn More
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Canning Vegetables in a Pressure Canner [fact sheet]
Pressure canning is the only recommended method for canning low-acid vegetables. Learn More
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Canning Fruits and Tomatoes [fact sheet]
Acidified tomatoes and fruits are considered high acid foods and are safe to preserve using a boiling water canner. Boiling water canners work by tran... Learn More

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