Yes, You Can: Water Bath and Pressure Canning Basics - Winnebago

Home food preservation remains a popular way to enjoy seasonal favorites year-round. Whether you are motivated by rising food costs, a desire to know exactly what’s in your food, or a desire to reduce your environmental impact, more people are turning to time-tested home preservation methods such as freezing, drying, and canning. Canning, in particular, offers a practical way to preserve fresh produce from your garden or local farmer’s market so you can savor the flavors of summer all year long. While canning is rewarding, it also requires an understanding of the science behind food safety. Using the correct methods and following research-based guidelines are essential to ensuring the foods you preserve are safe to eat.

If you want to learn what it takes to preserve food safely or simply need a refresher, this class is for you. Yes, You Can: Water Bath and Pressure Canning Basics will be held Thursday, June 11, from 6-9 PM, at the Winnebago County Extension office, 1040 N Second St., Rockford, IL 61107.

There is a $5.00 fee for this program, which includes all educational materials. Pre-registration is requested. For more information, please call our office (815) 986-4357