(Chelsea Update would like to thank Lisa Treiber for the information in this story.)
As gardens are growing, thoughts turn to the ripening overflow of shiny, red tomatoes, bright green peppers and other delicious home-grown goodies along with farmers markets filled with fresh produce. Why not save some of this bounty to enjoy all through the year?
Food preservation is a science, and we must properly preserve food or dangerous bacteria can cause foodborne illness.
Join us online to learn safe home preserving techniques and valuable resources to ensure the safety of your home preserved food. Preserving your Harvest classes will be held every Thursday from Aug.13 through Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. EDT.
No matter what your home food preservation experience is whether beginner or seasoned, these free classes will allow you to learn the most current recommendations for safe home preserving and to ask any questions you may have.
Join us for all sessions or choose the topics that interest you.
Aug. 13 – safe home food preservation – traditions and trends
Aug. 20 – preserving what’s left in your garden
Aug. 27 – peaches – can or freeze?
Sept. 3 – too many tomatoes
Sept. 10 – salsa 101
Sept. 17 – know your canners
Sept. 24 – basics of sauerkraut
Oct. 8 – preparing soups for winter
Oct. 15 – making applesauce
Oct. 22 – preserving food for gifts
Oct. 29 – preserving venison
To register please visit: https://events.anr.msu.edu/PreserveHarvest/.
To listen by phone, please call to register, 877-643-9882.
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