**DIY** How To Build A Food Storage Drying Rack/Shelf
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Drying is a method of food preservation that works by removing water from the food, which inhibits the growth of bacteria and has been practised worldwide since ancient times to preserve food. Where or when dehydration as a food preservation technique was invented has been lost to time,
However the earliest known practice of food drying is 12,000 B.C. by inhabitants of the modern Middle East and Asia regions. Now I get it.  When harvest time comes, you need somewhere to dry all of your produce and store it for the winter. If taken care of properly, you could be enjoying garden fresh carrots and potatoes all winter long!Click the link below to read this great article.