Food Prep, Preservation, and Safety
Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension Service
Informational Guides
Food Preservation Lending Library
The Bernalillo County Extension Food Preservation Lending Library is now open. The equipment available to borrow includes a dehydrator, a food processor, a pressure canner, a boiling water bath canner, and fermentation equipment. For more information, please download the Food Preservation Lending Library Flyer (PDF) or contact Amber Benson at ambenson@nmsu.edu
USDA Canning Guide
Download the USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning (PDF) to learn more about Boiling Water Bath Canning and Pressure Canning.
Upcoming Events
NM Homemade Food Act - In Person
Learn which products can be produced under the New Mexico Homemade Food Act and which certifications are required.
- Date/Time: Tuesday, April 29, 10 AM - 12 PM
- Location: 1510 Menaul Blvd Ext NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107
- Fee: $5 per person
- To register, click Register for NM Homemade Food Act. If you are unable to register online, Please call (505) 243-1386 to register.
Food Preservation and Canning
Resources for New Mexico and high elevation canning. Please contact Amber Benson at ambenson@nmsu.edu or phone 505-243-1386 for specific food preservation questions
Holiday Cooking Tips
Announcements
Food Safety
Games for Kids!
- Theme Park Kitchen: Supports food safety learning for middle school youth.
- Science Pirates: (no longer available) builds better understanding of science processes and food safety.
Quick Links
- KRQE's New Mexico Living" Episodes Video
NMSU Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension staff share health and nutrition tips on monthly episodes of KRQE's New Mexico Living. Here are a few favorites:
- The Mind Diet - Foods to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease - Video
BernCo CES' Dianne Christensen discusses the The MIND Diet, developed to prevent Alzheimer's disease. It emphasizes plant-based food choices and limiting animal proteins and saturated fats. For a recap of the video and to obtain the recipe, please see KRQE's New Mexico Living episode, the MIND Diet Spring Salad.
For more information, contact Dianne Christensen via email, call 505-243-1386, or email: diannec@nmsu.edu.
Recipes Booklets
- Hearty New Mexican Soups and Stews - Recipe Booklet
Perfect for winter meals, try these favorites recipes that are sure to warm you up. Previously available for Cindy Schlenker-Davies' winter cooking classes.
Topical Resources
Videos and Webinars
- Extension Program Webinars Now Online!
Family and Consumer Science webinars are now available for viewing on all your devices. Learn from NMSU's Extension educators via the NMSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences webpage, including links for upcoming webinars and to listen to those previously recorded.
Games for Kids!
- Nutrition Decision: Learn how to read the nutrition facts labels, and get ideas for estimating serving sizes and moving more.
- Because I Care, I Wash My Hands: Teaches steps to proper hand washing.