University of Missouri Extension is excited to offer a two-part food preservation class throughout Missouri this summer.
The online, self-paced course is about eight hours and provides research based information needed to start canning and preserving your own foods at home. Enrollment cost is $20 a person.
Anyone with an interest in food preservation and food safety may enroll. All skill levels of food preservation experience are welcome, including individuals with little or no food preservation experience.
Class participants will learn the science behind the various methods of canning and preserving as well as how to get started with pressure canning, water-bath canning, steam canning, freezing and dehydration and more.
Most importantly, participants will learn the importance of reducing risks and about all the benefits of taking part in this age-old tradition.
If a participant would like a little more “hands-on” experience once they have completed the online course they can register for a hands-on workshop in a real kitchen with real ingredients to practice their new skills.
This additional hands-on course is $25 and includes supplies. Participants are required to have completed the online course before they enroll in the hands-on class.
Hands-on classes are being offered in Springfield, West Plains and Carthage.
Enroll now through July 23 for the online course. To register visit www.extension.missouri.edu and click “online courses.”
For more information on nutrition contact any of these nutrition specialists in southwest Missouri including Pam Duitsman in Greene County at 417-881-8909; Lindsey Gordon Stevenson in Barton County at 417-682-3579; Stephanie Johnson in Howell County at 417-256-2391 or Mary Sebade in Dallas County at 417-345-7551. Nutrition information is also available online http://extension.missouri.edu.