canning

Buying Guides

Bulk Produce for Canning and Freezing — Is It Economical?

Buying bulk produce from local farms during peak season — for canning, freezing, and preserving — can be one of the best per-pound values in local food. Here's how the math works and where to start.

Lifestyle

Preserving Local Food — Canning, Fermenting, Drying, and Freezing

The best way to eat well year-round from local farms is to preserve the harvest at peak season. Here's a practical guide to the four main preservation methods with safety guidance from USDA.

Seasonal

How to Preserve Summer Produce for Later

Summer gives you more great produce than you can eat right now. Here's how to freeze, pickle, and put up the best of the season so you're eating local food all winter long.