Immediately freeze or can any fresh produce you don't plan to use.

 I remember when I was younger you had to be careful not to leave your car doors unlocked because you might end up with a 10-pound zucchini sitting in your driver's seat when you returned, or a basket full of tomatoes. Whether through gifting or a good deal you realize you have more than you needed, immediately put the extra produce you don't plan to use into the freezer or can them to prevent waste.

Don’t wash your strawberries before you freeze them. This prevents mushy thawed strawberries later! Wash and cut only as many as you will use within a day or two before thawing.