Freezing Vegetables: 4-H Food Preservation Project Unit 2

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The two most common methods of preserving vegetables are freezing and canning. Freezing keeps the food so cold that microorganisms cannot grow and enzyme activity is slowed down. When you can vegetables, you put them in a jar and heat them. They must be heated enough to kill microorganisms that cause spoilage, and the jar must be sealed to keep microorganisms and air out. Canning requires more work than freezing but is more economical.

This publication gives information on freezing only. Here are some things you will learn:

Canning Vegetables: 4-H Food Preservation Project Unit 4

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The two most common methods of preserving vegetables are freezing and canning. Freezing keeps the food so cold that microorganisms cannot grow and enzyme activity is slowed down. When you can vegetables, you put them in a jar and heat them. You heat them enough to kill microorganisms that cause spoilage, and you seal the jar to keep microorganisms and air out. Canning is more work than freezing but more economical.

You will learn these things in this project:

4-H Introduction to Entomology

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Entomology — The study of insects.

Would you like to learn some unusual facts about a few of the many species in the insect world? (Entomologists have identified more than 91,000 species of insects in the United States alone.)

Would you like to start a hobby that could give you an interesting learning experience and possibly a stepping-stone to a career in entomology?

Building Your Own Backstop

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Sometimes it’s hard to find a safe and secure place to shoot. But you can make your own safe backstop without spending much money. Follow these steps and you’ll see that building your own backstop is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

4-H Volunteer Quick Reference Guide

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4-H Shooting Sports Safety Officer Reference Guide

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Freezing Fruits & Berries 4-H Food Preservation Project Unit 1

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Freezing is an easy way to preserve foods. It preserves food by stopping the growth of bacteria, mold, and yeast.

Correctly frozen foods maintain excellent color, flavor, texture, and food value. Frozen berries and fruits are delicious as snacks or in other dishes.

Here are some things you will learn in this project:

4-H Forestry Competition Handbook

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Content

General Information 

Goals and Objectives 

General Rules 

Junior Competition 

Tree Identification 

Tree Measurement 

MSU Extension Equine Assisted Therapy Programs - brochure

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Best friends come in all sizes.

Volunteer with the Equine-Assisted Therapy program, and help someone find a new best friend.

Do you love horses? Do you want to help people?

Bring your two loves together as a volunteer with Extension’s Equine-Assisted Therapy program!

As a volunteer, you will help children with special needs. You will work with a certified riding instructor and other volunteers who care about people and horses just as much as you do.

4-H Consumer Judging Activity

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This publication offers tips and information about how to participate and improve as a 4-H Consumer Judge.