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Tim Roberts

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Boiling Water Bath Canning PDF (760KB)

Boiling water bath canning is recommended for processing high-acid foods. The temperature of the boiling water bath canner is 212 degrees F (100 degrees C) and will kill bacteria in high-acid foods. The boiling water bath canning method is used for processing fruits, pickles, relishes, acidified tomatoes, fruit jellies, jams, butters, marmalades, and preserves.

May 1, 2009 348-594
Emergency Supplies of Water for Drinking and Food Preparation PDF (564KB)

When preparing for a disaster, it is important to provide for an adequate supply of water for drinking and cooking. In natural disasters, such as floods, hurricanes, or earthquakes, the municipal water supply is likely to be disrupted. Ice storms and other emergencies can cause a loss of electrical power, leaving well pumps unable to function.

May 1, 2009 356-479
Food Storage Guidelines For Consumers PDF (1MB) May 1, 2009 348-960
Outdoor Food Preparation and Safety PDF (914KB)

This publication provides simple guidelines for safe food preparation while cooking out.

May 1, 2009 348-016
Planning For Carried Meals PDF (606KB)

Even if foods can be heated at work on a burner, in an oven, or in a microwave, carried meals need cool temperatures until meal time.

May 1, 2009 348-014
Preserving Foods PDF (743KB)

Many reasons are given for preserving food at home.  Some families see it as a way of saving money while
others like to have control over the quality of food used. Some people get a great deal of satisfaction from
producing and preserving food. And then there are those who can’t bear to see food go to waste.

May 1, 2009 348-027
Pressure Canning PDF (709KB)

Pressure canning is used to prepare low-acid foods like vegetables, meats, poultry, seafood, mushrooms, and soup. Tomatoes and mixed vegetable recipes should be pressure canned.

May 1, 2009 348-595
Using Dehydration to Preserve Fruits, Vegetables, and Meats PDF (355KB) Jun 1, 2009 348-597
Wash Hands: Fight Disease-Causing Germs PDF (617KB)

Failure to adequately wash hands is a major cause of infectious diseases.

May 1, 2009 348-965