Penn State Extension will offer live webinars on home food preservation in spring, summer, and early fall. Whether you’re curious about pressure canning, freezing or other preservation techniques, sessions cover it all.
With research-backed information, Penn State Extension aims to help dispel food preservation myths and unsafe practices and discuss practical tips to ensure a positive experience when preserving food at home.
From seasoned experts to beginners just starting out, everyone can gain valuable tips and skills during these online learning programs. Webinars cost $5 each, and the recordings will be sent out afterward for those unable to attend live.
Upcoming webinars on home food preservation include:
Home Food Preservation: Water Bath Canning. Preserve food at home by learning how to water bath and atmospheric steam can. Noon-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 21.
Home Food Preservation: Pickling. Learn safe, research-backed pickling methods – from canning basics to fermentation. Explore the role of acid, the optional ingredients and how to make refrigerator and fermented pickles confidently. Noon-1:30 p.m., Monday, June 2.
Home Food Preservation: Pressure Canning. Learn about the recommended methods for preserving foods by pressure canning. Noon-1:30 p.m., June 17.
Home Food Preservation: Tomatoes and Salsa. Learn the various methods to preserve tomatoes and make salsas. Noon-1 p.m., Thursday, July 10.
Home Food Preservation: Canning for Competition. Learn about the judging process for canned goods at local fairs. Noon-1 p.m.,Friday, July 11.
Home Food Preservation: Ask the Experts. Penn State Extension educators will answer frequently asked home food preservation questions. Noon-1 p.m., Monday, July 14.
Home Food Preservation: Jams and Jellies. Learn the science behind recommended methods for making and processing jam and jelly while dispelling food preservation myths and unsafe practices. Noon-1 p.m., Friday, July 25.
Home Food Preservation: Fermented Pickles and Sauerkraut. Learn the process of fermenting pickles and sauerkraut. Noon-1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 5.
Home Food Preservation: Atmospheric Steam Canning. Learn the basics of atmospheric steam canning. Noon-1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 5.
Home Food Preservation: Freezing Foods. Learn about the recommended methods for freezing foods. Noon-1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 8.
Home Food Preservation: Introduction to Drying. Master the art of safely drying fruits, vegetables, herbs and meats. Learn modern methods and the science behind them and dispel myths. For anyone interested in home-food preservation. Noon-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 17.
Home Food Preservation: Wild Game. Learn how to preserve your wild game to use all year. 7-8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 25.
About: Information compiled by Penn State Extension. For information on other Penn State Extension webinars, visit extension.psu.edu….
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