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Food Preservation

Food Preservation

Canning jarsOhio 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
Carroll Corrina Gromley gromley.8@osu.edu 330-627-4310
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     937-547-6491
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 Laura Halladay halladay.6@osu.edu 937-620-6428
Hancock Jennifer Little little.18@osu.edu 567-242-7334
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
Noble Sami Schott schott.77@osu.edu 740-305-3175
Perry Misty Harmon harmon.416@osu.edu 740-743-1602
Pickaway Jessica Lowe lowe.495.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
Union Megan Zwick zwick.54@osu.edu 937-644-8117
Vinton TBA vinton.osu.edu 740-596-5212
Warren Laura Stanton stanton.60@osu.edu 513-695-1311
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