Food Preservation

Food Preservation

Foodborne illnesses affect an estimated 48 million Americans every year, or one in six individuals. Fortunately, foodborne illnesses are largely preventable. Extension can help you keep up to date on current food safety topics, product recalls and provide steps to help keep your family food safe.

Safe Preserving

Dial Gauge Testing

Food Preservation Quick Links

National Center for Home Food Preservation
Preserving Wisconsin’s Harvest (PDF)
Tips for a Successful Home Canning Season (PDF)
Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC)
FoodSafety.gov
MyPlate.gov
Fight BAC!
Food Safety Initiative Activity
Iowa State University – Spend Smart, Eat Smart
Extension’s Health & Well-Being Food Preservation Resources

Contact the AnswerLine

AnswerLine is a free, research-based helpline staffed by Extension experts, offering Wisconsin residents trusted advice on food preservation, food safety, and other home-related topics.

Learn More about Wisconsin AnswerLine

Phone: 1-866-540-4636
Email: answer@iastate.edu
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. & 1:00–4:00 p.m. CST
Closed on holidays.

Iowa State Extension & Outreach AnswerLine Website

Jeanne Walsh

Human Development and Relationships Educator, Financial.

Email Jeanne

608-509-1929