Feb 03 2025 42 mins
In the first episode of Season Two, Kendall Kunelius and Rebecca Dube discuss food preservation with Sean O'Brien, a home horticulture program manager at UNH Extension. They explore various methods of food preservation, including canning, freezing, and drying, and emphasize the importance of planning for food preservation needs. Sean explains the math behind calculating how much to grow for preservation, the benefits of growing extra, and the impact of conditions on yield. He also highlights the importance of using reliable recipes from trusted sources like UNH Extension and the National Center for Home Food Preservation to ensure food safety. The conversation also touches on the equipment needed for preservation, the significance of following proper canning processes, and the joy of experimenting with different preservation methods.
Show notes:
NH Department of Health and Human Services Homestead Food Operations: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/environmental-health-and-you/food-protection/homestead-food-operations
Legal Guide for NH Agricultural Producers - https://extension.unh.edu/resource/legal-guide-new-hampshire-agricultural-producers
Pressure Gauge Testing at UNH Extension: https://extension.unh.edu/sites/default/files/migrated_unmanaged_files/Resource002139_Rep3153.pdf or https://extension.unh.edu/resource/testing-pressure-canner-dial-gauges
Penn State University Preservation Recipes: https://extension.psu.edu/food-safety-and-quality/home-food-preservation-and-safety/lets-preserve
University of Georgia National Center for Food Preservation: https://nchfp.uga.edu/
USDA Complete Guide to Food Preservation: https://nchfp.uga.edu/resources/category/usda-guide
Drying Vegetables – NDSU Extension: https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/sites/default/files/2022-12/fn1588.pdf
Drying Fruit – NDSU Extension: https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/sites/default/files/2022-12/fn1587.pdf
So Easy to Preserve Book: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/extension/so-easy-to-preserve
Shared Soil Food Episodes - https://extension.unh.edu/resource/shared-soil-podcast
UNH Extension Education Center InfoLine: https://extension.unh.edu/agriculture-gardens/yard-garden
NH Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food - https://www.agriculture.nh.gov/
Women in Ag Newsletter signup - https://unhoutreach.tfaforms.net/217751?CID=701G0000001AiKCIA0
Kendall Kunelius – [email protected]
Rebecca Dube – [email protected]