Food Preservation
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Wisconsin residents can call or email the Wisconsin AnswerLine to get answers to common questions about food safety, home food preservation, household management, and more. This service is part of a partnership between UW–Madison Extension and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The information provided is based on the latest research and is free to the public.
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Seasonal Produce Guides
Wisconsin Produce Calendar (PDF, 2 pages, 51.6 KB)
Fall Vegetables UWEX Publication A3900-04 (PDF, 2 pages, 1.42 MB)
Spring Vegetables UWEX Publication A3900-01 (PDF, 2 pages, 1.62 MB)
Summer Vegetables Part 1 UWEX Publication A3900-02 (PDF, 2 pages, 1.50 MB)
Summer Vegetables Part 2 UWEX Publication A3900-03 (PDF, 2 pages, 1.13 MB)
Freezing
- Freezing Fruits and Vegetables
- Freezer Storage Chart
- How do I….Freeze Foods (National Center for Home Food Preservation, NCHFP)
Canning
- Canning Meat, Wild Game, Poultry and Fish Safely
- Canning Salsa Safely
- Canning Vegetables Safely
- Care and Use of a Pressure Canner
- How do I…. Can Foods
- Recommended Canners
- USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning
Drying
Pickling and Fermenting
- Homemade Pickles and Relishes
- Make your Own Sauerkraut
- Homemade Yogurt
- How do I….Pickle Foods
- Making Table Wine at Home
- Making Homemade Cheese
Making Jam & Jelly
Other Resources
