DECATUR, Ill. — Get ready for summer produce by learning how to preserve food safely with University of Illinois Extension. Nutrition & Wellness Educator Caitlin Mellendorf will teach the basics of home food preservation and provide the latest safety guidelines.
Kick off the canning season with virtual food preservation classes. Learn the science behind food preservation and safe canning in the series Preserving Practice. Webinars are free but you must register at go.illinois.edu/dmp.
Jams and Jellies
- 10 – 11 a.m. May 14, online webinar. Register by May 13.
Tomatoes and Tomato Products
- 7 - 8 p.m. June 9, online webinar. Register by June 8.
- 10 - 11 a.m. June 23, online webinar. Register by June 22.
Pickles and Pickle Products
- 7 - 8 p.m. July 7, online webinar. Register by July 6.
- 10 - 11 a.m. July 15, online webinar. Register by July 14.
Illinois Extension’s Nutrition & Wellness program encourages individuals, families and communities to live healthier through online and in-person skill sharing. Learn about managing diabetes, being food- safe at home and making healthier choices when shopping, cooking and meal planning.
Contact
Caitlin Mellendorf
Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness
Macon Extension Office
3351 N. President Howard Brown Blvd., Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 877-6042
chuth2@illinois.edu