University of Illinois Extension Offering Virtual Training Sessions on Canning

 The University of Illinois Extension is offering a virtual course, "“Fill Your Pantry: Canning with Confidence".


Canned food at Will County Fair:



“Canning is more popular than ever before. There is a lot of misinformation circulating online about food preservation practices and canning in particular. Through this series, we want to make sure everyone has the most up-to-date information for safely canning their food at home,” says Extension Educator Kristin Bogdonas.


According to the Extension Service, "each session will provide participants with instructions, recipes, and resources to get started canning safely and will include a video demonstration showing each canner in action."

Session dates and times:

June 8, Noon: Canning with Confidence: Boiling Water Bath Canners

June 15, Noon: Canning with Confidence: Steam Canners

June 22 Noon: Canning with Confidence: Pressure Canners

Register at: go.illinois.edu/FillYourPantry

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