CCE Putnam Offers Community Food Preservation Classes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Stefanie Hubert
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County
845-278-6738 x 216sh379@cornell.edu

Brewster, NY – June 10^th 2023 - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County is offering two food canning classes designed for community members with limited financial resources. On June 27th, Cornell-trained Master Food Preservers will teach how to make jam from seasonal fruits; and on September 12th, how to properly preserve late-season produce, including tomatoes. Both classes will use water-bath canning techniques based on small-batch recipes requiring only basic equipment found in most home kitchens. Classes cost $5 each.

Home canning can extend the shelf life of fresh produce, reduce food waste and help manage the summer’s bounty. But preserving those succulent ripe fruits and vegetables must be done properly to preserve the safety and quality of the food. Improperly canned food can result in pathogens entering the jars, with dangerous results. By learning the proper techniques for food preservation, County residents eager to save money by growing their own produce or buying it on sale can extend the shelf life of fresh food that might otherwise go bad. Knowing what and when to buy in bulk is part of the game plan.

Classes will be offered at Tilly Foster Farm from 5:15- 8:15PM. Registration is prioritized for community members with limited financial resources.

Learn more and register for the Jams making class at https://bit.ly/Jams2023. Late-season Produce class registration will open August 1.

For more information call Stefanie Hubert, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam Executive Director at 845-278-6738 ext. 223, or email sh379@cornell.edu.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact our office at 845-278-6738 if you have any special needs.

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