The Great Food Preservation Workshop

Schedule

Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

13011 120th Avenue, Ottumwa, IA, United States, Iowa 52501 | Ottumwa, IA

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Have you been wanting to learn how to safely preserve food at home? Whether you're brand new to food preservation or looking to refresh your skills, this workshop is for you!
Join us on September 26, 2026, for a full day of hands-on learning focused on safe food preservation methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices. Participants can choose from pressure canning, water bath canning, dehydration, or freezing and will make products to take home.
Workshop Details
September 26, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wapello County Extension Office, Ottumwa
$50 per participant
What's Included?
• Hands-on instruction from Extension staff
• Choice of preservation method
• Products to take home
• Food preservation safety education
• Lunch
• Time to connect with others interested in preserving food
Additional Information
• Youth (16 & under) and adults are welcome ($65 registration fee)
• Ball Canning Books available for purchase for $17
• Registration deadline: September 16, 2026
• No refund after September 16
• You do not need to be a Wapello County resident to participate
Space is limited, so don't wait to register.
Register here: https://go.iastate.edu/F2MKXH
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Where is it happening?

13011 120th Avenue, Ottumwa, IA, United States, Iowa 52501

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