Food preservation workshop slated for Sept. 28 in Waco
Class will teach how to prepare and can food in water bath and pressure canners
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in McLennan County is offering a food preservation and home canning class on Sept. 28 in Waco.
The “Food Preservation Workshop” will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the AgriLife Extension office in McLennan County, 4224 Cobbs Drive, Waco. The cost is $39, and online registration is available at https://tx.ag/FoodPreservationWorkshop.
About the food preservation workshop
The hands-on class will be led by Rachel Esquivel, AgriLife Extension family and community health agent for McLennan County.
Participants will be taught how to use a water bath canner and pressure canner. They will prepare jars and food, following a tested and approved recipe, and be able to take their canned products home.
Additionally, participants will learn about different types of canners and how to prepare different high-acid foods including fruits, tomatoes, jams, jellies and pickled products.
For more information, contact Esquivel at 254-757-5180 or by email [email protected].
