If you have more produce than you know what to do with you might be thinking about preserving it for later.
Canning: The USDA's guide to home canning is available here:
https://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/publications_usda.html
Freezing: If you don’t want to can, or don’t have the time, freezing is another great way to preserve food. There are some helpful guidelines here:
https://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/uga/uga_freeze_veg.pdf
Food pantries: If you’d like to donate your extra produce, here is the local food pantry information again:
- Second Harvest Food Bank is accepting donations of food, Mon-Fri 8am-4pm. Their address is 2802 Dairy Dr. Madison, WI 53718
- The River Food Pantry River will accept donations of fresh produce Mon 7am-3pm and Tue-Fri 7am-10am. They’d appreciate a call or email in advance if possible. Phone #: (608)-442-8815) email: info@riverfoodpantry.org
- St Vincent de Paul food pantry is not currently accepting food donations
Share shelf: Or you can always put your extra produce on the share shelf for other gardeners.
Thanks, and happy gardening,
Lily
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