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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 Peppers

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1186

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, canning, and pickling peppers.  4 pages, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2026

Dehydrating Meat Safely at Home

by Karen Blakeslee

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

Sassy Safe Salsa at Home

by Karen Blakeslee

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

by Karen Blakeslee

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

What’s Your Elevation?

by Karen Blakeslee

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

How-to Guide to Water Bath Canning and Steam Canning

by Karen Blakeslee

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

How-to Guide to Pressure Canning

by Karen Blakeslee

MF3242

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: 10 Tips for Safe Home-Canned Food: 10 Consejos para Enlatados Caseros Seguros

by Karen Blakeslee

MF3170S

Translated into Spanish. 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

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

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: 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: 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

Simplified Guide for Unlicensed Foods Sold Directly to Consumers

by Rebecca McMahon

MF3729

This guide is intended to provide a quick reference to what foods can be sold without licensing. For more details and information, including more details about methods of sale, general food safety guidelines, labeling, and more, please refer to K-State publication MF3138. 4 pages, b/w.

Revision Date: Jan 2026

Foods Sold Directly to Consumers in Kansas: Regulations and Food Safety Best Practices

by Karen Blakeslee et al.

MF3138

Updated for 2026. Want to sell products from your farm or garden at a farmer’s market? This guide to food safety can answer your questions about rules, permits, and best practices, and includes updates for 2026 farmers markets. 28 pages, b/w.

Revision Date: Jan 2026

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