Preserve the Taste of Summer is a food preservation program that includes both online lessons and hands-on workshops providing the most current USDA-approved food preservation recommendations. It is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning safe food preservation techniques.
Online Lessons
All participants complete two general online overview lessons:
- Lesson 1 - Food safety
- Lesson 2 - Canning basics
Then, participants complete additional method-specific online lessons depending on their interests and the hands-on workshop they would like to participate in:
- Lesson 3 - Canning acid foods
- Lesson 4 - Pressure canning low-acid foods
- Lesson 5 - Preparation and canning of pickled and fermented foods
- Lesson 6 - Making and preserving fruit spreads
- Lesson 7 - Freezing food, storage of frozen and refrigerated foods
- Lesson 8 - Drying foods
Hands-on Workshops
Participation in a hands-on workshop requires the completion of the general overview online lessons and the corresponding method specific online lesson(s). The hands-on workshops are:
- hot water bath canning (salsa making)/freezing
- jams and dehydrating
- pickle making
- pressure canning
Upcoming 2014 Workshops
Workshops are offered periodically throughout the state of Iowa. Contact the Nutrition & Health Specialist that serves your county for additional information.