Purdue Extension iffers Food Preservation Workshops

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Purdue Extension will be hosting two workshops focused on food preservation. Individuals can attend to learn more about preserving food safely at home.

The first workshop will be on May 30th from 12:00 - 5:00 PM at the Unity Garden at 3701 Prast Boulevard in South Bend. The topic of the day will be “Boiling Water Bath Canning” and will focus on making salsa. The workshop will feature a lecture, hands-on practice with equipment, and a take-home product made that day. Individuals will learn how to use boiling water bath canning equipment, safety on canning, and be able to ask questions. The cost of the workshop is $30, and seats are limited to the first 8 participants. To register visit https://cvent.me/7X9obR by May 21st.

The second workshop will be hosted at the Middlebury Public Library, 101 East Winslow Street and will cover “Pressure Canning”. This workshop will be held on June 19th, from 10:00AM to 3:00 PM. The workshop will feature a lecture, hands-on practice with equipment, and a take-home product made that day. Individuals will learn how to use a pressure canner to preserve food and discuss food safety. The cost of this workshop is $30. To register visit https://cvent.me/MZRRbw by June 11th.

Pre-registration is required to attend either event. No previous experience or equipment is needed to attend! For more information regarding these workshops please contact Karen Richey, Health and Human Science Educator in Marshall County, at krichey@purdue.edu or call 574-935-8545.