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Shopping Safely at Farmers Markets, Leader's Guide

by Londa Nwadike

MF3137

Farmers markets continue to grow in popularity, but it is important to pay attention to food safety when buying and using foods purchased in such venues. This leader's guide includes presentation tips and activities to reinforce the information in the lesson. 4-page, b/w.

Published Date: Aug 2014

Garden to Plate: Food Safety for School and Community Gardens, Fact Sheet

MF3152

People who use home, school, and community gardens need to use good food safety practices to help prevent foodborne illness. Fact sheet includes tips for soil and site selection, water and irrigation choices, composting, harvesting and storing, and resources for more information. 4-page, color.

Revision Date: May 2019

Garden to Plate: Food Safety for School and Community Gardens, Leader's Guide

MF3153

People who use home, school, and community gardens need to use good food safety practices to help prevent foodborne illness. The leader's guide includes presentation tips, activity ideas, and more resources. 4-page, b/w.

Revision Date: May 2019

Dry 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: Dec 2023

Safe Food Storage: The Cupboard

by Londa Nwadike Karen Blakeslee

MF3131

Guide to how long to store food in your cupboards. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Apr 2014

Safe Food Storage: The Refrigerator and Freezer

by Londa Nwadike Karen Blakeslee

MF3130

Guide to how long to store food in your refrigerator and freezer. 8-page, color.

Published Date: Apr 2014

Shopping Safely at Farmers Markets, Fact Sheet

by Londa Nwadike

MF3136

Farmers markets continue to grow in popularity, but it is important to pay attention to food safety when buying and using foods purchased in such venues. This fact sheet includes tips for food safety at the market, on the way home, and after you get home with your purchases. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Aug 2014

Food Allergy Facts of Life, Fact Sheet

by Amy E. Lorenzen

MF3083

Includes information about food allergies and tips for coping. This lesson in the FCS annual series has been selected by the FCE groups. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Aug 2013

Food Safety Zone, The

by Tandalayo Kidd

MF3012

Safe food handling practices are important to a healthy home. Discussion questions and activities will help participants define food safety, discuss steps to preventing foodborne illnesses, identify when to wash hands, and identify actions to ensure food safety in the home. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Nov 2013

Foods Sold Directly to Consumers in Kansas (Farmers Markets): Regulations and Food Safety Best Practices

by Londa Nwadike

MF3138

Updated for 2024. Want to sell products from your garden at a farmer’s market? This guide to food safety can answer your questions about rules, permits, and best practices. 16 pages, b/w.

Revision Date: Feb 2024

Thermometer Calibration Guide

by Elizabeth A. E. Boyle Nancy C. Flores

MF2440

Temperature is a critical measurement for ensuring the safety and quality of many food products. This publication covers types of thermometers and proper calibration techniques.

Published Date: Jan 2000

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

by Londa Nwadike Karen Blakeslee

MF2465

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: Dec 2018

Thermometer Calibration- Laminated Guidesheet

by Elizabeth A. E. Boyle Nancy C. Flores

MF2439

Instructions on calibrating a thermometer. Written in English and Spanish.

Revision Date: Jan 2000

Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Cucumbers

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1184

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

Revision Date: Feb 2024

Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Apples

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1187

When preserving fresh foods at home, follow proper procedures to prevent foodborne illness. These safety- tested methods can be used to freeze and can apples. Revised. 8 pages, color.

Revision Date: Feb 2024