Extension’s home food preservation program empowers you to turn any fresh produce—whether from your backyard, a local farm, or the grocery store—into a safe, year-round pantry. We offer practical guidance on canning, freezing, dehydration, pickling, and making sweet spreads. Using the research-based Safe Plates curriculum, we show you the simple science of how to properly prepare and process your food to keep it fresh and safe from both spoilage and harmful pathogens. Our goal is to take the guesswork out of pressure and water bath canning, giving you the confidence to stock your shelves with high-quality, home-preserved food.