Food Preservation

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Jars of canned green beans, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers and corn

Pick it, Try it, Like it for Food Preservation

Use these Preserve it lessons for tips and tricks to select, prepare and preserve fruits and vegetables.

Small black and yellow beetle feeding on the green leaf of a canola plant.

Start Scouting Canola for Flea Beetle Activity

There are three species of flea beetles that commonly infest canola and feed on the leaves. The main concern occurs early in the season when these beetles can rapidly defoliate the plants.

Jars of cut cucumbers being prepared to make dill pickles.

Quick Fresh-Pack Dill Pickles

Try this research-tested recipe for quick, fresh-pack dill pickles courtesy of the National Center for Home Food Preservation.

Canning supplies arranged on a kitchen counter.

Home Food Preservation Self-Study Course

This course provides research-based information on food preservation.

Home canning supplies and canned vegetables arranged on a countertop.

Master Food Preserver Volunteer Program

If you enjoy preserving food, volunteering and helping your community, SDSU Extension's Master Food Preserver volunteer program may be for you!

Three canning jars filled with cucumber slices.

South Dakota Cottage Home Processing Food Safety

The Cottage Home Processing Food Safety course serves as the approved food safety training for HB1322.

SDSU Extension adds to food safety testing services

January 17, 2025

SDSU Extension has added a new food safety testing service that allows canning enthusiasts to make sure their favorite recipes are safe.

Evidence-Based Acid and Acidified Canned Good Review Service

SDSU Extension offers evidence-based canned good review for acid and acidified products that is available to residents of South Dakota.

Beef carcass prepped for evaluation in a meat lab.

SDSU Extension, USDA FSIS to co-host food safety summit

July 22, 2024

South Dakota State University Extension invites meat and poultry industry professionals to attend a virtual summit about federal meat regulations and current food safety issues.

Apple cider vinegar label with 5% acidity text circled in green.

Safety Concern with Vinegar Acidity Level in Home Canning

There has been a rising concern regarding home canning and the use of 4% vinegar. Learn some important vinegar safety guidelines from the National Center for Home Food Preservation.