Preserving harvested fruits and vegetables are important activities for farmers who want to enjoy the products of their fields all year long. YFTM students learn how to make jam as well as using fresh vegetables to prepare salsas and soups.
Pickling
Preserving vegetables in brine or through fermentation provides another way to keep produce all year long. Fermentation also provides vital elements for digestive processes that help maintain health.
Value Added
Transforming fresh produce into jams, jellies, pickles, sauces and other products is a good way to add value to your product and realize higher prices for the farm goods you sell.