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How-to Guide to Water Bath Canning and Steam Canning
MF3241
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. 2 pages, color.
Revision Date: Mar 2026
Dehydrating Meat Safely at Home
MF3173
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
What’s Your Elevation?
MF3172
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 2026
Sassy Safe Salsa at Home
MF3171
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
10 Tips for Safe Home-Canned Food
MF3170
Home-canned foods are a year-round treat but unsafe canning practices can turn a treat into a tragedy. Follow these 10 tips to can foods safely. 2 pages, color.
Revision Date: Mar 2026
Food for Thought: Local Food Economy and Food Access Simulation
MF3717
This activity illustrates the factors that impact consumer decisions in choosing between local vs. global food and stores, organic vs. conventionally produced produce, and convenience vs. quality. Includes a teaching outline, discussion questions, and activity materials for youth and adults. 44 pages, color.
Published Date: Dec 2025
Spanish: Healthy Connections: Family Meals in a Snap
by Jodi Drake Christina Holmes Ashley Svaty
MF3695S
Translated into Spanish. Cooking at home offers numerous benefits, including promoting better nutrition, saving money, reducing stress, and strengthening family bonds. With a little planning, practice, and strategy, preparing healthy meals at home can become both manageable and enjoyable. This fact sheet includes helpful tips and even a recipe. Color, 4 pages.
Published Date: Jul 2025
Healthy Connections: Family Meals in a Snap, Leader's Guide
by Jodi Drake Christina Holmes Ashley Svaty
MF3696
Cooking at home offers numerous benefits, including promoting better nutrition, saving money, reducing stress, and strengthening family bonds. With a little planning, practice, and strategy, preparing healthy meals at home can become both manageable and enjoyable. This leader's guide includes teaching tips and activities. 6 pages, b/w.
Published Date: Jul 2025
Healthy Connections: Family Meals in a Snap, Fact Sheet
by Jodi Drake Christina Holmes Ashley Svaty
MF3695
Cooking at home offers numerous benefits, including promoting better nutrition, saving money, reducing stress, and strengthening family bonds. With a little planning, practice, and strategy, preparing healthy meals at home can become both manageable and enjoyable. This fact sheet includes helpful tips and even a recipe. 4 pages, color.
Published Date: Jul 2025
Hot-Fill-Hold Process for Acid and Acidified Foods
MF3671
The Hot-Fill-Hold method is used specifically for acid and acidified foods. In this method there is no need to apply pressure because the natural acidity and/or addition of acids lowers the pH and inhibits the growth harmful bacteria. This fact sheet outlines the process and some of the factors involved. 4 pages, color.
Revision Date: Sep 2024
Water Activity of Foods
MF3674
Understanding and controlling water activity levels are integral components of ensuring the quality and safety of food items as related to regulatory compliance and the overall preservation of various food products. 4 pages, color.
Revision Date: Sep 2024
Using a Digital Thermometer for Food Products
MF3673
In the food industry, digital thermometers play a vital role in ensuring food safety and quality by accurately monitoring cooking, storage, and processing temperatures. Usage of these thermometers helps in upholding food industry and regulatory standards. This fact sheet outlines the uses of digital thermometers and calibration tips. 2 pages, color.
Published Date: Sep 2024
Kombucha Fermentation
MF3672
Kombucha is a fermented effervescent beverage made by the addition of tea leaves into boiled water and adding sugar for a sweet tea mixture. Once the sweet tea is cooled, then a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts is added. This fact sheet outlines the process and some factors to consider. 2 pages, color.
Published Date: Sep 2024
Cooking for One or Two: Fact Sheet
by Christina Holmes Clara Misenhelter
MF3659
Cooking for one or two people is more than preparing meals; it is an opportunity to focus on your health, make time for yourself, or to create an opportunity to have a meaningful conversation with someone else. Planning, preparing, and consuming balanced meals at home can help maintain weight, control chronic illness, and meet daily nutritional needs. Includes recipes and tips for cooking smaller meals. 8 pages, color.
Published Date: Jul 2024
Cooking for One or Two: Fact Sheet, Spanish
by Christina Holmes Clara Misenhelter
MF3659S
Translated into Spanish. Cooking for one or two people is more than preparing meals; it is an opportunity to focus on your health, make time for yourself, or to create an opportunity to have a meaningful conversation with someone else. Planning, preparing, and consuming balanced meals at home can help maintain weight, control chronic illness, and meet daily nutritional needs. Includes recipes and tips for cooking smaller meals. 8 pages, color.
Published Date: Jul 2024
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