Food preservation workshop slated for Dec. 7 in Waco
Class will teach how to prepare food for water bath and pressure canning
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in McLennan County and McLennan Community College will host a Food Preservation Workshop on Dec. 7 in Waco.
The food canning class 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 prepare food for water bath and pressure canning. They will follow a tested and approved recipe, and will 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].
