Home Food Preservation Workshops Offered in Northeastern Pennsylvania
Penn State Extension will offer in-person food preservation workshops in Northeastern Pennsylvania this summer and fall.
Instructors will present research-backed information to help dispel food preservation myths, point out unsafe practices, and offer practical tips to ensure a positive experience when preserving food at home.
These two-hour workshops will help attendees — whether seasoned experts or beginners — to gain valuable food-preservation skills. The registration fee is $15, and pre-registration is required.
Workshop topics, times, dates, and locations are as follows:
Home Food Preservation: Introduction to Preserving: Learn the basics of canning, the best practices for safely drying foods, and how to preserve food at home during this information workshop!
- May 6, 2026 (6:00 pm- 8:00 pm) Clifford United Methodist Church
- May 29, 2026 (3:00 pm-5:00 pm) Montrose Feed and Supply
More are being added to the Northeast Region!
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Can't make it to one of our in-person events? Join us for one of our live webinars!
For more information, contact Becky Smith, rms5119@psu.edu, or Nicole McGeehan, nmd5140@psu.edu
