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The Kansas Value Added Foods Lab is hosting a two-day online class to help food operators and manufacturers learn the correct procedures for producing thermally processed acidified foods. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)
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K-State food scientist outlines steps to canning frozen food safely

Freezing is often the quickest way to preserve fresh food, but you should be cautious if thinking about canning that same food later on. Read More

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It’s almost canning season: Have you thought about chocolate?

Peeled raw pumpkin slices close up on cutting board (Photo: iStock - Nature, food, landscape, travel)
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Pumpkin Power: 4 Ways to Prepare this Healthy Fall Favorite



Home canning is not recommended for any mashed pumpkin or winter squash, said K-State food scientist Karen Blakeslee. (K-State Research and Extension)

How to preserve pumpkins this fall

  • By Maddy Rohr │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
Kansas State University Research and Extension food scientist Karen Blakeslee says it is not recommended to can tomatoes that have frozen while on the vine. (Photo courtesy of K-State Research and Extension.)

Can frozen tomatoes be canned?  

(Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

K-State food safety specialist shares do’s and don’ts of canning

Food preservation virtual learning

Home food preservation will be the focus of UW Extension online course

MU Extension offers online food preservation class Aug. 6 to Sept. 28

Enroll now for food preservation classes online

  • By David Burton, University of Missouri Extension

Time to get ready for canning season