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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

Safe Food Storage: The Cupboard

by Karen Blakeslee Londa Nwadike

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 Karen Blakeslee Londa Nwadike

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

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 Karen Blakeslee Londa Nwadike

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

Developing Product Lotting and Coding Systems for Small Meat and Poultry Processing Operations

by Becca Dikeman Bob Danler Elizabeth A. E. Boyle

MF2433

Tips on developing a lotting and coding system that would identify products in case of a recall.

Published Date: Jan 2000

Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Vegetables

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1181

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. Revised. 12 pages, color.

Revision Date: Feb 2024

Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Peaches

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1182

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. Revised. 6 pages, color.

Revision Date: Feb 2024

Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Sweet Corn

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1183

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. Revised. 4 pages, color.

Revision Date: Feb 2024

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