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  Home Storage of Fruits and Vegetables (E1696)

  Published on October 23, 2015
  Information about home storage of fruits and vegetables.

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  Safe Home Processing of Poultry (E2898)

  Published on April 2, 2012
  4-H youths raise poultry every year as projects for county or state fair exhibits. After the fair, some birds may be processed either for immediate consumption or for future use.

• Smart tips to keep produce food safe

  Published on July 2, 2014
  Eating more fruits and veggies is important for good health, but taking proper care of the produce is also important for good health to prevent food poisoning.

• Proper freezing of fish preserves quality

  Published on October 2, 2012
  Take the time to preserve your fish catch properly to get that taste-like-fresh quality months later.

• Sun pickles are not safe pickles

  Published on September 9, 2016
  Avoid potential foodborne illness by using research-based pickle recipes.

• Onions: Those versatile edible bulbs

  Published on July 20, 2015
  Pressure canning onions prevents botulism poisoning.

• Elderberries: An edible landscape plant

  Published on August 7, 2013
  Elderberries can be used in your landscape and provide you with an interesting tasteful fruit to use.

• Grow it, Cook it, Eat it! workshop on growing greens is coming up September 15

  Published on September 9, 2015
  There is still time to register for the “Go for the Greens” workshop on Sept. 15, 2015, but don’t delay.

• Handling raw poultry safely

  Published on January 15, 2014
  Knowing how to handle raw meat is an extremely important component of food safety.

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  Food recalls: Are you following directions? – part 1

  Published on February 10, 2015
  We see food recalls in the news, but do we follow through to check if we have those items?

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  Moldy food – what should I do?

  Published on December 5, 2014
  Are moldy foods safe to eat?

• Cleaning and organizing your cupboards and pantry saves money

  Published on February 15, 2012
  Check your food pantry or cupboards for expired items and use the first in – first out method.

• Use only microwave safe containers when cooking and reheating foods

  Published on December 4, 2013
  Beware – not all food containers should be used in microwave.

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  Class on growing and preserving strawberries and raspberries at home offered June 19

  Published on May 2, 2017
  Learn how to grow and preserve two of summer’s best fruits, strawberries and raspberries, during “It’s the Berries” class in Ingham County. As a bonus, you’ll get to take home a jar of jam.

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  How to stop strawberry jam from separating

  Published on September 29, 2017
  Six tips to stop cooked fruit jam from separating in the jar when preserving at home.

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  AFDO/Seafood Alliance HACCP Training Course to be held in December

  Published on October 3, 2016
  All commercial fish processors, staff required to take course if not currently certified.

• Freezing meals safely

  Published on November 17, 2016
  Tips to freeze and thaw food safely for best results.

• Gifts from the garden

  Published on December 28, 2012
  Using safe canning techniques will provide a shelf stable product and avoid deadly botulism.

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  Battle Creek community celebrated good food on Halloween

  Published on November 30, 2015
  The third annual Good Food Battle Creek Local Food Conference brought together eaters, farmers, and educators from the Battle Creek region.

• Storing maple syrup

  Published on March 31, 2013
  Late March is the time of year to make maple syrup. It is important to properly preserve this tasty treat.