Due to the growing number of home gardeners this summer, including new gardeners, it is anticipated that more individuals will have questions during harvest time. Amanda Miller can be contacted during regular office hours to assist with any questions or concerns related to home food preservation. This includes a range of food preservation – from […]
This spring, the University of Wisconsin-Madison published research showing that atmospheric steam canners may be used to safely can naturally acidic foods such as peaches, pears, and apples, or acidified foods such as salsa or pickles. But certain criteria must be met for the food to be safe to eat when using these canners, says […]
The most important aspect of home food preservation is food safety. Always, always follow a research-tested recipe. A recipe that someone has tested in the laboratory! Click here for more information.
For many people in Wisconsin, fall means deer season, this can be bow season or gun-deer season. The University of Wisconsin Extension has several resources to help hunters, and their families, safely prepare and preserve venison once a deer is harvested. For more details go to: So You Got A Deer
There is nothing quite like home-canned tomatoes or crisp family-favorite dill pickles. Preserving food from your garden or farmers market is not only rewarding but can make for easy and delicious family meals later on. For information on preserving food safely go to: http://www.foodsafety.wisc.edu To ensure that food is properly and safely canned, make […]
The canning season will soon be here. Dial gauge canners should be checked each year for accuracy. The Fond du Lac County UW-Extension office is available to help calibrate your canner gauge. Call to schedule a time at 920/929-3173.
Jeff Sindelar, UW-Extension Meat Specialist, UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, discusses how to ensure food safety in natural and organic processed meats. To download an audio version or read the entire transcript, go to: Food Safety in Processed Meats
Many Wisconsin residents enjoy growing fruits and vegetables at home.Our growing season is relatively short, but many different kinds of produce can be stored at home – allowing us to enjoy good produce well after the harvest has finished. For more information on preserving produce longer go to: Storing Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
