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Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Tomatoes

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1185

Updated for 2026. When preserving fresh foods at home, follow proper procedures to prevent foodborne illness. The following safety-tested methods can be used to process tomatoes. 8 pages, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2026

Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Cucumbers

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1184

Updated for 2026. When preserving fresh foods at home, follow proper techniques to prevent foodborne illness. These safety-tested methods can be used to process cucumbers. 10 pages, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2026

Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Sweet Corn

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1183

Updated for 2026. When preserving fresh foods at home, follow proper procedures to prevent foodborne illness. These safety-tested methods can be used for freezing or canning sweet corn. 4 pages, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2026

Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Peaches

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1182

Updated for 2026. When preserving fresh foods at home, follow proper techniques to prevent foodborne illness. These safety-tested methods can be used for apricots and nectarines as well as peaches. 6 pages, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2026

Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Vegetables

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1181

Updated for 2026. When preserving fresh foods at home, follow proper procedures to prevent foodborne illness. These safety-tested methods can be used for freezing and canning vegetables popular in Kansas. 12 pages, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2026

Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Cherries

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1180

Updated for 2026. When preserving fresh foods at home, follow proper techniques to prevent foodborne illness. These tested methods can be used to process sweet or sour cherries. 4 pages, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2026

Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Beans

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1179

Updated for 2026. When preserving fresh foods at home, follow proper procedures to prevent foodborne illness. The following safety-tested methods can be used for preserving snap and Italian beans,  and dry beans. 4 pages, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2026

Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Strawberries

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1178

Updated for 2026. When preserving fresh foods at home, follow proper techniques to prevent foodborne illness. These tested methods can be used to process strawberries. 4 pages, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2026

Food Safety Recommendations for Food Preservation Exhibits

by Karen Blakeslee

4H712

Newly updated guide for food preservation exhibits, emphasizing food safety. 4 pages, b/w.

Revision Date: Apr 2026

At-Home Safe Food Handling: It's in Your Hands

by Karen Blakeslee

MF2465

Updated for 2026. When it comes to safe food handling and preparation in your home, you’re in control. Your home is the final stop in the farm-to-table continuum, and safely handling food is your best protection against foodborne illnesses. This publication outlines food handling practices from store to table, plus the use of leftovers. 8 pages, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2026

Spanish: How-to Guide to Pressure Canning: Guía Práctica para Envasar a Presión

by Karen Blakeslee

MF3242S

Translated into Spanish. Following proper canning methods is key to safely preserving food for later use. Includes illustrated steps to pressure canning. 4 pages, color.

Revision Date: Mar 2026

Spanish: How-to Guide to Water Bath Canning and Steam Canning: Guía Práctica para Envasar con Baño de Agua y Envasar al Vapor

by Karen Blakeslee

MF3241S

Translated into Spanish. Following proper canning methods is key to safely preserving food for later use. Includes illustrated steps to water-bath canning and additional information about steam canning. 4 pages, color.

Revision Date: Mar 2026

Spanish: Dehydrate Meat Safely at Home: Deshidratando Carne en Casa en Forma Segura

by Karen Blakeslee

MF3173S

Translated into Spanish. Drying is the world's oldest and most common food preservation method, but foodborne illness from eating homemade jerky raises concerns about safety. Follow these techniques to dry meat safely at home. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Mar 2026

Spanish: What's Your Elevation? ¿Cuál es su altitud?

by Karen Blakeslee

MF3172S

Translated into Spanish. The elevation of Kansas rises gradually from east to west, which affects everyday cooking and baking, as well as home-canning. Know your local elevation to help you preserve foods safely. Includes an elevation map of Kansas. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Mar 2025

Spanish: Sassy Safe Salsa at Home: Atrevida Salsa Casera Segura

by Karen Blakeslee

MF3171S

Translated into Spanish. Salsa is America's favorite condiment but preserving it at home can be risky unless safe canning methods are used. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Mar 2026

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