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Preserving and preparing food safely

Learn how to preserve, prepare and cook fresh food safely.

The basics

Food preservation methods

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Preserving and preparing different types of food

Different kinds of food may require different ways of handling them.

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Food safety

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Home and community courses

Food preservation videos

Do you have 5 minutes to spare? Learn something new with one of these short videos.

Cooking safely for a crowd

Learn how to plan, prepare and serve food safely at any large group event. Watch the 20-minute video individually or use the leader's guide and handouts to teach a group.

Home food preservation courses

A variety of courses are available for people who preserve and process food at home.

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