Food Preservation

As interest in home canning and other preservation methods continues to grow, UGA Extension is here to offer information you can trust to make your food preservation efforts safe and successful.

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Home Food Preservation Classes How-to's of canning, freezing and/or drying of foods.
PUT IT UP! Food Preservation for Youth A series of lessons on the science of safe food preservation.

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Food Preservation Series: Using Pressure Canners (C 1344-02) Most modern pressure canners are lightweight, thin-walled kettles; most have screw-on lids fitted with gaskets. Modern pressure canners have removable racks, an automatic vent/cover lock, a vent pipe,…
Food Preservation Series: Conservación de Alimentos: Uso de Envasadoras a Presión (C 1344-02-SP) La mayoría de las envasadoras a presión modernas son ollas ligeras de paredes delgadas; la mayoría tienen tapas de rosca con juntas. Cuentan con rejillas extraíbles, un cierre automático de ventilació…
Acidified Foods Series: What is an Acidified Food, and How Can I Formulate One? (C 1328-01) An acidified food is a low-acid food to which acids (such as vinegar, lemon juice, citric acid, etc.) or acid foods (such as fruits or tomatoes) have been added to bring the equilibrium pH of the food…
Acidified Foods Series: Producing Shelf-Stable Acidified Foods Using Hot-Fill-Hold (C 1328-02) Using Hot-Fill-Hold: A Thermal Preservation Process. Processors of acidified foods are required to comply with federal, state, and local regulations (when applicable) for thermal processing to ensure …

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Food Safety and Preservation Family and Consumer Sciences' Extension information related to food safety and preservation.

National Center for Food Preservation Your source for current research-based recommendations for most methods of home food preservation.

UGA Department of Food Science and Technology Learn more about the food science and technology department at the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences Learn more about the College of Family and Consumer Sciences at UGA.

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Growing Mayhaw Georgia, traditionally known as the Peach State, is famous for its peaches, pecans and peanuts, but thanks to its mild climate, the state also supports a variety of uncommon and exotic fruits. Published: 04/29/25
Fighting Food Waste New tool can help industry and consumers calculate and combat food waste. Published: 12/16/24
Home Food Preservation Interest in preserving food can be driven by several factors, ranging from the pursuit of a hobby or recreational activity to continuing a family tradition to saving money. Published: 05/08/23

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