Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe Newsletter

This newsletter is provided to you as a joint publication from the 12 states in the North Central Food Safety Extension Network.

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North Central Food Safety Extension Network

2026

Safely Thawing Frozen Foods

Pick a Peck of Pickles
March/April pdf

Fermented Foods Around the World

Getting Ready for the Summer Garden and Canning Season
May/June pdf

Common Canning Myths

Preserving the Cherry Harvest

2025

Preparing and Planning for the Year Ahead

North Central Food Safety Extension Network Resources

Spring Clean Your Freezer

Connect During National Nutrition Month and Beyond
Steam Canning

Use Up Extra Fruit - Make a Fruit Shrub
Questions and Answers About Tomatoes

Dehydrating Pickles
Apple Acidification for Home Canning

Wild and Alive: The Fermentation Movement Returns
Give Yourself a Gift That Inspires Your Menus

Holiday Leftovers: Freezing Tips