Preserving Food at Home: Pressure Canning - Green Beans

2741 Penn Avenue,Marianna FL 32448

29 June, 2021

Description

This is an in-person food safety class focused on home canning and preserving food using the pressure canning method. Canning is one of the three main methods for preserving food. If you are looking to get started or just want a refresher, make plans to attend! This course is designed to help you better understand the science of how canning works, proper food safety techniques, differences in canning methods, and how to properly preserve food using a pressure canner. Participants will be able to take home a sample jar of green beans prepared in class and a set of canning utensils. Per UF policy, all attendees must wear a mask and socially distance. Due to class size limitations, pre-registration is required - no-walk-ins are permitted. For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations, please contact the Extension Office (TDD, via Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771) at least five working days prior to the class so that proper consideration may be given to the request. This class will require a minimum of 6 participants or it will be rescheduled to a later date. An Equal Opportunity Institution. UF/IFAS Extension, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Tom Obreza, interim dean for UF/IFAS Extension.