Home Food Preservation Resources

While more popular in years past, preserving food at home is still done today. Without factoring in labor costs, home food preservation can save money compared to buying commercially preserved foods.
When done properly and safely, home preserved foods can be a treat. When improper practices and unsafe food preservation techniques are used, the food could cause illness.
Fortunately, food preservation education is one of the topics we cover in our K-State Research and Extension outreach efforts. From how-to videos to hands-on experiences and demonstrations, our team offers many resources to get you on the right path to preserving food safely.

Resources
Below are helpful resources about home food preservation. If you have specific questions, please reach out to one of our specialists or your local extension office.
Learn about home food preservation, including how to can and how to preserve meat, through our Rapid Response Center website. Whether you're a seasoned canner, or just getting started in food preservation, our team of experts has the information you need to make a delicious, and safe, product. How-to Guide to Water Bath Canning and Steam Canning | (español) Guidelines of using an Atmospheric Steam Canner for Home Food Preservation - June 2015 Insects may adversely affect our homes, food, field crops, gardens, lawns, health or health of our animals. Many food items, such as flour and cereal, can become infested with household pests. These resources provide additional information about pest identification and solutions for control. Stay up to date on the latest news, events and activities by following us on social media. Be sure to check out our most recent news and read our preservation newsletter.

Karen Blakeslee
Extension Associate - Rapid Response Center
221 Call Hall
1530 Mid-Campus Drive North
Manhattan, KS 66506
785-532-1673
785-532-3295 fax
kblakesl@k-state.edu
Area(s) of Specialization:
- Rapid Response Center
- Food Science for Extension Agents
Dr. Kelly Getty
Associate Professor/Process Authority
247 Weber Hall
1424 Claflin Road
Manhattan, KS 66506
785-532-3486
kgetty@ksu.edu
Area of Specialization:
- Food Safety
Programs and Events
We offer classes and workshops across Kansas to provide hands-on learning experiences. Contact your local extension office for upcoming class information and schedules.
