Edith Lovett Pulaski County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences Matt Barton When you shop with the local farmers, you are going to find an abundance of green beans, corn, and other items you will want to preserve for the coming winter. If you have your own garden, you always want to provide your family with these nutritious vegetables throughout the year by preserving them by freezing or canning. While gardens are just beginning to have an abundance of fresh produce, it is the perfect time to start preserving your homegrown vegetables. And according to the media outlook, consumers will see a price increase in canned goods at the grocery stores this fall, so this is another reason to preserve your foods.