One of the most common complaints I hear when I tell people about our CSA share is that there is too much food for them, and that even with a half share, food goes to waste.
That's where preserving is helpful.
Preserving is also a way to ensure you and your family can eat seasonally, well past harvest season. Preserving food is not difficult, though it can be intimidating for folks initially.
Main Preservation Methods:
1. Freezing
2. Dehydrating
3. Pickling
4. Canning
Links on Preserving:
National Center for Home Preservation Includes the latest USDA-recommended information on all kinds of food preservation, including a free self-paced web course on preserving.
How to Can Anything (via 'Pick Your Own'--a fabulous local food resource)