Food Preservation

Canning jars Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences' home food preservation workshops focus on teaching the basics of canning, freezing, and other methods of food preservation. Hands-on classes are offered across the state and typically address:

Basic food safety principles
Water bath canner and pressure canner methods
Principles involved in canning tomatoes, pickling and making jams and jellies
Methods for freezing fruits and vegetables
Reliable, research-backed resources from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, OSU Extension, and others

Gardeners and other lovers of fresh produce are often interested in extending the season's bounty by learning more about home-preserving fruits and vegetables. In OSU Extension’s home food preservation workshops, the science behind home food preservation is emphasized so that everyone who cans or freezes fresh fruits and vegetables understands why certain procedures must be followed precisely to ensure a high-quality, safe product that they and their family can enjoy.

To view the latest Food Preservation Office Hours webinar recordings, visit fcs.osu.edu/programs.

For reliable food preservation information, visit Ohioline and search for “food preservation” in the search box.

Can Tomatoes in a Water Bath Canner

Water Bath Canning Of Salsa

Water Bath Canning of Sweet Pickles

Freezing Green Beans

Preserving Food Using a Pressure Canner

Home Food Preservation information is offered across Ohio. Most of these staff will also test dial gauge pressure canners for accuracy and perform safety checks on any pressure canner. If you cannot find a class close to you, contact your county extension office for more information. You can find your Ohio county extension office here Locate Your County Office

County	FCS Educator	Email	Phone
Clark	Kathy Tutt	tutt.19@osu.edu	513-785-6653
Clermont	Margaret Jenkins	jenkins.188@osu.edu	513-732-7070 x14
Coshocton	Emily Marrison	marrison.12@osu.edu	740-622-2265
Darke	Roseanne Scammahorn	scammahorn.5@osu.edu	937-423-4011
Fairfield	Shannon Carter	carter.413@osu.edu	740-653-5419
Fayette	Sarah Sowell	sowell.31@osu.edu	740-335-1150
Franklin	Jenny Lobb	lobb.3@osu.edu	614-866-6900
Fulton	Melissa Rupp	Rupp.26@osu.edu	419-337-9210
Greene	Brenda Sandman-Stover	sandman-stover.1@osu.edu	937-620-6428
Hardin	Jami Dellifield	dellifield.2@osu.edu	419-889-9264
Holmes	Kate Shumaker	shumaker.68@osu.edu	330-674-3015
Licking	Shari Gallup	gallup.1@osu.edu	740-670-5315
Lucas	Patrice Powers-Barker	powers-barker.1@osu.edu	419-213-4254
Mahoning	Beth Stefura	stefura.2@osu.edu	330-533-5538
Medina	Erin Ruggiero	ruggiero.46@osu.edu	330-661-6410
Morrow	Candace Heer	heer.7@osu.edu	419-947-1070
Perry	Misty Harmon	h armon.416@osu.edu	740-743-1602
Pickaway	TBA	pickaway.osu.edu	740-474-7534
Ross	Lisa Barlage	barlage.7@osu.edu	740-702-3200
Sandusky	Katie Schlagheck	schlagheck.11@osu.edu	419-334-6340
Scioto	Treva Williams	williams.973@osu.edu	740-354-7879
Tuscarawas	Chris Kendle	kendle.4@osu.edu	330-339-2337
Vinton	Kate Homonai	homonal.3@osu.edu	330-635-6713
Washington	Amanda Bohlen	bohlen.19@osu.edu	740-350-5662
Wayne	Melinda Hill	hill.14@osu.edu	330-264-8722
Wood	Sue Miklovic	miklovic.1@osu.edu	419-957-2879

Food Preservation