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Johnson County

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Johnson County
11811 S. Sunset Drive
Suite 1500
Olathe, KS 66061

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday,
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

(913) 715-7000
(913) 715-7005 fax
jo@listserv.ksu.edu

Map to our office

K-State Research and Extension is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible to all participants. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Johnson County Extension at (913)715-7000. Notify staff of accommodation needs as early as possible.

Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service

K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Food Preservation

Other Resources:

Upcoming Classes:

Virtual Lunch and Learn: Intro to Food Preservation
Friday, June 7, 2024  |  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Location: Virtual via Zoom

pearsJoin our Registered Dietitian and Food, Nutrition, and Health Agent Chelsea Reinberg to learn all about food preservation! Learn the basics of a variety of food preservation methods from water bath and pressure canning to dehydrating and freezing. This virtual class will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to start preserving your food. Register Here

Food Preservation 101
Monday, June 17, 2024  |  6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Johnson County Extension Office

cansJoin our Registered Dietitian and Food, Nutrition, and Health Agent Chelsea Reinberg to learn all about food preservation! Learn the basics of a variety of food preservation methods from water bath and pressure canning to dehydrating, freezing, and more. This class will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to start preserving your food. Participants can bring your dial pressure canner lids and get them tested for free to ensure they are accurate! Please note, this class does not have any hands on cooking. Check out our class on July 13th if interested in hands on learning. Register Here

Food Preservation 101: Learn to Can!
Saturday, July 13, 2024  |  9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Johnson County Extension Office

cansPreserving foods at home does not have to be difficult or something you fear! However, it does require following research-based recipes and methods of preserving. Come learn the essential elements to water bath  and pressure canning and which method is best for certain types of foods. This class will help you gain the knowledge and hands-on practice you need to safely preserve delicious foods. Register Here

Salsa, Tomato Sauce, Tomatoes, Oh My!

Date TBD

 

The Nutrition, Food Safety and Health Agent and the Extension Master Food Volunteers provide educational sessions on a variety of topics. 

Stop by, give us a call 913-715-7000, or email us at foodhelp@jocogov.org