Part I: .....................The science & economics of canning
Chapter 1: ..............Why can?
Chapter 2: ..............The history of canning & the USDA
Chapter 3: ..............The microbiology of canning

Part II: ...................The process of canning
Chapter 4: ..............The canning kitchen
Chapter 5: ..............Canning jars & lids
Chapter 6: ..............Canning basics
Chapter 7: ..............High altitude canning
Chapter 8: ..............Solar canning
Chapter 9: ..............Community canning
Chapter 10: ............Developing new recipes & selling your goods

Part III: ...................Food & canning
Chapter 11: ............The modern forager
Chapter 12: ............Sugar & canning
Chapter 13: ............Fruit
Chapter 14: ............Preserves
Chapter 15: ............Acidified foods
Chapter 16: ............Lactofermented foods

Appendix A: Canning safety checklist
Appendix B: Resources
Acknowledgements & About the author
Index