UNIVERSITY PARK — For those interested in the fundamentals of home food preservation, Penn State Extension will offer the webinar, “Living on a Few Acres: Food Preservation,” from 6 to 8 p.m. July 25.
This session is designed for the beginning producer or homesteader and for those looking to become more self-sufficient by preserving their own food. An introduction to home food preservation, participants will learn about canning, freezing and drying to enjoy seasonal foods year-round. The webinar will cover the scientific principles behind today’s recommended preservation methods, debunk myths and address unsafe practices.
The “Living on a Few Acres” webinar series covers basic information on how to get started and provides resources with more advanced information for participants to continue pursuing goals or hobbies. Topics have included beekeeping, syrup making, vegetable gardening, tree and small fruit production, backyard greenhouses, and other homesteading topics.
Participants must register by 8 p.m. July 25 to receive the link to access the live webinar. A $5 registration fee accompanies the event. Registrants also will receive access to the webinar recording.
More information is available on the Penn State Extension website.
