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Food Preservation & Safety

The following fact sheets and videos feature general food preservation tips for all your Michigan Fresh vegetables and fruits:

  • Basics of Water Bath Canning
    • Using a Water Bath Canner (Video)
  • Basics of Atmospheric Steam Canning
  • Basics of Dehydrating Produce
  • Food Safety at Farmers Markets
  • Blanching and Freezing Produce
  • Fresh Produce Donation Guidelines
  • Basics of Pressure Canning
    • Using a Weighted Gauge Pressure Canner (Video)
    • Using a Dial Gauge Pressure Canner (Video)
  • Safe Handling of Fruits and Vegetables
  • Storing Michigan Fresh Produce

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  • Michigan Fresh Recipe Cards
  • Discover Michigan Fresh
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  • Fish, Eggs, Nuts & More
  • Michigan Fresh in Spanish
  • Michigan Fresh in Arabic

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  • What's in Season
  • Michigan Fresh Recipe Cards
  • Discover Michigan Fresh
  • Fruits
  • Vegetables
  • Gardening
  • Food Preservation & Safety
  • Meat
  • Fish, Eggs, Nuts & More
  • Michigan Fresh in Spanish
  • Michigan Fresh in Arabic
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