Learn simple steps you can take at home to keep your food safe and your family healthy.
Few of us today raise the food we eat. That makes...
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Keeping you and your food safe from harmful bacteria can be as simple as washing your hands. But you need to know when to wash and h...
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Drying is the oldest method of preserving fruits. Instead of canning or freezing, most fruits can be dried. It is easy and can also ...
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Of all the methods of preserving food, drying is the simplest. Dried food is preserved by the removal of water. It weighs less and t...
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Learn about floodwater, risk assessment, contaminated crops, and what food crop producers can do to prepare for flooding.
Throughout the ...
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Eggs are graded based on United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards. These standards use certain specifications to det...
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An egg has three basic parts: the shell or cuticle, the white or albumen, and the yolk.
Cuticle /Cuticula (or bloom)
Thi...
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Aren’t you proud when you look in your pantry and see all those jars of pretty canned food? Or has your canned food begun to turn dark...
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Seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) is a federal program to help seafood processors and importers meet food ...
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Whether you grow your own produce or buy it at a farmers market or grocery store, fruits and vegetables are a colorful, tasty, and h...
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*This recipe is an excerpt from Fresh from the Farm Alabama Recipes, FCS-2112.
We hope you enjoy Squash Casserole!
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By following a few simple steps, you can successfully freeze and store almost any vegetable for up to a year.
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