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As interest in home canning and other preservation methods continues to grow, UGA Extension is here to offer information you can trust to make your food preservation efforts safe and successful.


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Recent Publications

  • Food Preservation Series: Using Boiling Water Canners (C 1344-01) A water bath (boiling water) canner is a large cooking pot with a lid and a rack inside. Most boiling water canners are made of aluminum, enamel-coated or porcelain-covered steel, or stainless steel. …
  • Food Preservation Series: Conservación de Alimentos: Uso de Envasadoras de Agua Hirviendo (C 1344-01-SP) Una envasadora de agua hirviendo es una olla grande para cocinar con tapa y una rejilla en el interior. La mayoría de las envasadoras de agua hirviendo están hechas de aluminio, acero esmaltado o porc…
  • So Easy To Preserve (B 989) The 6th edition of this popular book is available for purchase only. The 388-page book covers topics on Preserving Food, Canning, Pickled Products, Sweet Spreads and Syrups, Freezing and Drying. There…

Websites

UGA-affiliated sites

Food Safety and Preservation Family and Consumer Sciences' Extension information related to food safety and preservation.

National Center for Food Preservation Your source for current research-based recommendations for most methods of home food preservation.

UGA Department of Food Science and Technology Learn more about the food science and technology department at the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences Learn more about the College of Family and Consumer Sciences at UGA.


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  • Growing Mayhaw
    Growing Mayhaw Georgia, traditionally known as the Peach State, is famous for its peaches, pecans and peanuts, but thanks to its mild climate, the state also supports a variety of uncommon and exotic fruits. Published: 04/29/25
  • Fighting Food Waste
    Fighting Food Waste New tool can help industry and consumers calculate and combat food waste. Published: 12/16/24
  • Home Food Preservation
    Home Food Preservation Interest in preserving food can be driven by several factors, ranging from the pursuit of a hobby or recreational activity to continuing a family tradition to saving money. Published: 05/08/23