This document discusses the proper tools, utensils, and equipment needed for successful food preservation and processing. It identifies various measuring tools, knives, bowls, pots, and containers that are important. Specifically, it outlines digital scales, measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls, stock pots, pressure cookers, and glass jars as some of the key items needed to properly handle, prepare, cook and store ingredients and finished food products. Maintaining the proper tools allows for accurate and safe food processing.