Preserving the Harvest – Series

Food Preservation Classes  / Online and In-person

New to the science of food preservation? Been a few years since you’ve canned? Learn about the most recent research and changes to home food preservation procedures along with links to plenty of safe, tested recipes. This series of six classes teaches safe food preservation techniques, on Zoom, with real-time live demonstrations. Limited spots also available to attend in the classroom as well. This series will provide you with the scientific background, preparation tips, and safe processing methods to preserve food at home.

Classes are on Wednesdays, 6-8pm

June 11     Basics of Safe Canning

June 25     Basics of Dehydrating and Freezing 

July 9         Jams, Jellies, Spreads

July 23       Pickles

August 6   Tomatoes, Salsa and Relish

August 20 Basics of Pressure Canning

Classes are $10 each

If the class fee presents a financial barrier, please contact rosy.smit@wsu.edu or 425.357.6024

To register for the Online classes

https://preserve-the-harvest-2025-online.eventbrite.com

To register for the In-person classes at Stilly Valley Health Connections in Arlington, WA

https://preserve-the-harvest-2025-inperson.eventbrite.com

Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Rosy Smit at (425) 357-6024 or rosy.smit@wsu.edu at least three weeks prior to the event date.

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