Disregard the value of your time, canning homegrown or locally produced food can save you half of the cost of purchased canned food. Canning favorite and special products to be enjoyed by your friends and family can be very rewarding. Home canning has changed greatly in the 170 odd years since it was first introduced.
New developments in technology have resulted in safer, higher quality products. Home canning is a great way to take advantage of summer's bounty, and preserve all of those fresh vegetables and fruits.