Preserve the Taste Of Summer

Preserve the Taste of Summer is a comprehensive food preservation program that includes eight lessons. It is a great opportunity for anyone age 18 years or older who is interested in learning how to safely preserve foods.

Washington State University Extension is announcing a new food preservation program called PRESERVE THE TASTE OF SUMMER. It is a series of eight online lessons for the in-home consumer who wants to learn about food preservation and food safety. It is designed for beginning canners and also veteran canners who wants to update their knowledge and skills. The lessons provide the most current USDA approved food preservation recommendations. Some counties may offer local workshops or hands-on lessons for those people who complete the online lessons.

ONLINE LESSONS

The online lessons can be viewed at your convenience. They do not need to be viewed all at the same time. To participate in the lessons, you will need a computer made in the past five years and have a stable internet connection. Your local WSU Extension office may also offer opportunities to view these lessons in a group setting.

To register for the online series, visit

http://preservesummer.cahnrs.wsu.edu

ONLINE LESSON SERIES

Lesson 1: Intro to Food Preservation

Lesson 2: Canning Basics

Lesson 3: Canning Acid Foods

Lesson 4: Canning Low Acid Foods

Lesson 5: Pickled & Fermented Foods

Lesson 6: Making & Preserving Fruit Spreads

Lesson 7: Frozen & Refrigerated Foods

Lesson 8: Drying Foods

Lesson Series Cost: $25

Food Preservation & Food Safety Information

• USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning
• Steps in Food Preservation (video)
• So Easy to Preserve –The Book
• Ball Canning and Preserving
• National Center for Home Food Preservation (based at the University of Georgia)
• Recommended Canners
• Is the Food Still Safe When the Power Goes Out?
• USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans
• Frequently Asked Questions – National Center for Home Food Preservation
• Prepare Food Safely
• WSU Consumer Food Safety Publications

Publications

Washington State University Extension offers a variety of food preservation and food safety publications. Many are downloadable/printable (pdf), free-of-charge, from the list below. Additional publications may be ordered from WSU Extension Publications: https://pubs.wsu.edu/.