{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Shared Soil","title":"Food Preservation","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2571,"description":"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.\nShow notes:\n\nNH 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\n\nLegal Guide for NH Agricultural Producers - https://extension.unh.edu/resource/legal-guide-new-hampshire-agricultural-producers\n\nPressure 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\n\nPenn State University Preservation Recipes: https://extension.psu.edu/food-safety-and-quality/home-food-preservation-and-safety/lets-preserve\n\nUniversity of Georgia National Center for Food Preservation: https://nchfp.uga.edu/\n\nUSDA Complete Guide to Food Preservation: https://nchfp.uga.edu/resources/category/usda-guide\n\nDrying Vegetables – NDSU Extension: https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/sites/default/files/2022-12/fn1588.pdf\n\nDrying Fruit – NDSU Extension: https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/sites/default/files/2022-12/fn1587.pdf\n\nBall Blue Book:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RL0clU59471b1Zqz4VRDN10ZSBhJXPeAvazrvSTAEIw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hZDg4/ODUwOTI1MzFjNTlm/ZjQ3ZDQ1ZTFiZDY3/YTY3OC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}