The following publications cover topics related to Food Preservation. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2026, No. 1 (January/February)
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A newsletter for those who preserve food at home. This edition covers topics such as apple acidification and fermented foods.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2025, No. 6 (November/December)
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A newsletter for those who preserve food at home. This edition covers topics such as apple acidification and fermented foods.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2025, No. 5 (September/October)
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A newsletter for those who preserve food at home. This edition covers topics such as apple acidification and fermented foods.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2025, No. 4 (July/August)
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A newsletter for those who preserve food at home. This edition covers topics such as growing tomatoes and creating pickle powder.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2025, No. 3 (May/June)
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A newsletter for those who preserve food at home.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2025, No. 2 (March/April)
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A newsletter for those who preserve food at home.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2025, No. 1 (January/February)
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Explore tips for choosing the right produce varieties for canning, freezing, and preserving in 2025. Plan your harvest for optimal preservation results.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2024, No. 6 (November/December)
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A newsletter for those who preserve food at home.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2024, No. 5 (September/October)
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A newsletter for those who preserve food at home.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2024, No. 4 (July/August)
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A newsletter for those who preserve food at home.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2024, No. 3 (May/June)
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A newsletter for those who preserve food at home.
Conceptos básicos de enlatado seguro en el hogar
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Conserve de forma segura las frutas y verduras frescas, así como la carne, las aves, los mariscos, las sopas y las salsas, mediante el método de enlatado adecuado: agua hirviendo, vapor o presión. Aprenda los conceptos básicos en esta guía.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2024, No. 2 (March/April)
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This edition of the newsletter covers "Why is dry canning not safe?" and "Why is pressure important in pressure canning?"
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2024, No. 1 (January/February)
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Explore safe canning practices, meal planning tips, and guidelines for selling home-preserved foods in your state.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2023, No. 6 (November/December)
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Pumpkins galore! Pumpkin bread, muffins, soup, desserts and beverages are very popular in the fall and winter.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2023, No. 5 (September/October)
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Learn about why the acidity of vinegar matters in home-preserved foods and why kimchi has become a trendy fermented food.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2023, No. 4 (July/August)
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Learn about the possibility of using a ceramic cooktop when canning and how to make mango chutney.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2023, No. 3 (May/June)
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Learn how to safely dry and store mushrooms at home to prevent foodborne illnesses. Follow best practices for dehydration, rehydration, and cooking.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2023, No. 2 (March/April)
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Learn about canning options for preserving food safely, from boiling water bath canners to pressure canners, and tips for homemade fruit roll-ups.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2023, No. 1 (January/February)
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Canning homemade soup? Learn safe pressure canning techniques and try a seasonal orange marmalade recipe in this food preservation guide.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2022, No. 6 (November/December)
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Learn how to safely preserve foods for the holidays, including tips on canning, pickling, and handling home-processed gifts for safe consumption.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2022, No. 5 (September/October)
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Learn how to safely store canned goods and dry apples at home with research-backed tips for quality and food safety.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2022, No. 4 (July/August)
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Ensure safe food preservation with expert advice on testing canner gauges, preserving zucchini, and freezing summer squash for later use.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2022, No. 3 (May/June)
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Describes using sugar, syrup, or honey to preserve jams and canned fruit, plus reduced-sugar recipes and methods to dry or freeze strawberries.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2022, No. 2 (March/April)
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Learn safe food preservation practices, including pickling tips and storage guidelines to keep your homemade foods fresh and safe.