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Store to Save

Preserving food is something that we can do all year long to help reduce our food budgets. By using up all that we purchase and prepare, and by taking advantage of food sales and storing food properly, we can save hundreds of dollars each year.

Freezing food is both a simple and safe way to preserve. Making sure your dry goods and pantry items are stored correctly can give them extra shelf life. Our friends at Ohio State University have developed the documents below that will give you guidelines and information on food storage. The full source documentation is:

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Think You Want to Preserve Your Own Food?

Food Preservation takes some organization and an investment of time and money when you first start up. Below is a list of what you will need to can, freeze or dry and a document that helps you understand the costs associated with food preservation. Spend some time before you begin preserving food to make sure that you are ready to go and to make sure that you understand all the costs involved. Some people will save money on their food budget - others will not. Here are the tools to help you decide.

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