Farmer woman holding wooden box full of fresh raw vegetables (Photo: iStock - Milan Krasula)

September is National Fruits and Veggies month

Hot dogs on a table during the 4th of July. (Adobe Stock │ #184418960 - wavebreak3)

Preparing food for the Fourth of July

  • By K-State Research and Extension news service
Many combine harvester machines in a row on agriculture farm with woman standing by her car and taking out some stuff. (iStock │ #1895288797 - AJ_Watt)

K-State food scientist shares tips for outdoor meals during harvest

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension news service
American style barbeque dinner. (Adobe Stock │ #354118129 - Regina Foster)

Planning a picnic? Food safety should be part of the party

Mason jars of Red Strawberry jam. (Adobe Stock │ #308462207 - Jennifer)

K-State food scientist shares tips on safely canning homegrown foods

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Delicious charcuterie board and veggie with dipping for American football game.(Adobe Stock │ #383201995 - Olesya)

Watching the Big Game? Don’t commit a party penalty

Velvet red cake on white plate.(Adobe Stock │ #132529131 - Yanawut Suntornkij)

Substitutes for recently banned cherry dye are limited, says food scientist

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Homemade preserved and fermented food, pickled and marinated vegetables (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #360023047 - aamulya)

Are frozen canned foods still safe to eat?