Food preservation is the process of treating and handling food to stop or greatly slow down spoilage (loss of quality, edibility or nutritive value) caused or accelerated by micro-organisms. Maintaining or creating nutritional value, texture and flavor is important in preserving its value as food.
Canning and Freezing Classes offered:
Learn safe, reliable food preservation methods. Great for beginners or as a refresher course. Take home research-based resources, a jar of homemade goodness and try tasty samples!
Home Canning
Learn equipment needed, where to find reliable recipes, when and how to use water bath and pressure canners, latest tested technology, time saving techniques, etc.
Freezing Foods
Learn to freeze foods for best quality and to save money, how to select a freezer and equipment, recommended storage methods, how to prevent freezer burn, etc.
Food Preservation classes are generally offered during the Spring and Summer months. The classes offered by UT/TSU Extension have concluded for 2025.
To be added to the interest list for future Food Preservation Classes, please provide your contact information or call the Extension Office at (423) 209-8560.
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