Clermont County September Food Preservation Workshop

Do you enjoy food preservation?

Your last opportunity to attend a Food Preservation workshop with Clermont County Family Consumer Science Educator, Margaret Jenkins, is September 15, 2021 at 10AM. The last Food Preservation workshop will be held on the Clermont County Fairgrounds in the 4-H hall kitchen and will cover several different Food Preservation techniques. A photo from last weeks Food Preservation Workshop is posted above. Don’t miss out on the opportunity for this last workshop of the 2021 Food Preservation Season! See the flyer below for registration details.

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Clermont County Food Preservation Workshops

Clermont County Food Preservation classes are in full swing this year. Last week’s workshop allowed attendees to make water bath salsa. Vegetables used to make the salsa were provided by the Clermont County Master Gardeners Demonstration Gardens and consisted of onions and peppers of all varieties. Workshops take place on the fairgrounds, located in the 4-H hall kitchen, and are hosted and taught by OSU Extension Clermont County’s Family Consumer Science Educator, Margaret Jenkins. Be on the lookout for future Food Preservation Workshop Dates. To register for a Food Preservation Workshop use the registration link below. For questions about future workshops or food preservation contact: Margaret Jenkins, Clermont County FCS Educator, jenkins.188@osu.edu or 513-732-7070.

Food Preservation Workshop Registration 

Food Preservation Workshops

It is time for the annual Clermont County Food Preservation Workshops.

  • June 24th at 10:00 AM will cover Water Bath Canning Berries
  • July 15th at 5:00 PM will cover Pressure Canning Harvested Veggies
  • August 24th at 5:00 PM will cover Tomato Products
  • September 15th at 10:00 AM will cover Tomato Sauce

Workshops REQUIRE pre-registration and are limited to 6 people per workshop.

The deadline to register for the first workshop on June 24th is Tuesday, June 22, 2021.

Cost: $40 per workshop

Location: Clermont County Fairgrounds, 1000 Locust Street, Owensville, Ohio 45106, Located in the 4-H Hall kitchen.

Please see below for a link to registration and a workshop flyer.

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REGISTRATION

 

Food Preservation Basics Webinar Series

Are you interested in learning about food preservation?  Join us for these free webinars hosted by Ohio State University Extension. The first half hour will consist of a lesson on the below topics, followed by 30 minutes of open question and answer time. You are welcome to register for just one or all of them.

 

Tuesdays from 4PM – 5PM

  • May 4, Jars and Lids
  • May 18, Water Bath Canning
  • June 1, Pressure Canning
  • June 15, Freezing
  • June 29, Drying

Register for these programs.

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Fall Food Preservation

Gardeners and other lovers of fresh produce are often interested in extending the season’s bounty by preserving fruits and vegetables and meats at home.  Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences teach the basics of home canning and preservation through a virtual series called “Food Preservation Office Hours”.  These online classes emphasize the science behind preservation so that everyone who preserves fruits, vegetables, and meats understands why certain procedures must be followed precisely to ensure a high-quality, safe product that they and their family can enjoy.

All online classes are on Tuesday afternoons from 4:00 – 5:00 PM. Join OSU Extension educators for one or more of these free programs by registering at go.osu.edu/fall2020foodpreservationseries . Please contact Margaret Jenkins at OSU Extension, 513-732-7070, with any questions you may have.

 

Here is a list of the upcoming dates and topics.

 

When is Processing Jars Necessary?

Read below (or click on the image) to see what the experts have to say.

Need extra help with your canning?  Personal Canning Coaching is available via telephone or appointment on Wednesdays from 10am-3pm.  Contact Margaret at 513-732-7070 or jenkins.188@osu.edu to schedule your appointment.

 

Acidifying Tomatoes

 

Do I really need to add more acid to my already acidic tomatoes?  Read below (or click on the image) to see what the experts have to say.

 

Need extra help with your canning?  Personal Canning Coaching is available via telephone or appointment on Wednesdays from 10am-3pm.  Contact Margaret at 513-732-7070 or jenkins.188@osu.edu to schedule your appointment.

Canning on a Smooth Cooktop Stove?

Is it safe to can on a smooth cooktop stove?  Read below (or click on the image) to see what the experts have to say.

Need extra help with your canning?  Personal Canning Coaching is available via telephone or appointment on Wednesdays from 10am-3pm.  Contact Margaret at 513-732-7070 or jenkins.188@osu.edu to schedule your appointment.