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SUMMARY:Canning and Food Presevation
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URL:http://ccesuffolk.org/events/2026/04/18/canning-and-food-presevation
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 	This year, CCE Nutrition Educator Maryann Birmingham will be conducting a series of two-level workshops, Beginner & Advanced. These workshops align with current research-tested guidance from USDA, The National Center for Home Food Preservation and the Centers for Disease Control.April 18, 2026 • BEGINNER CLASS:
 Water-bath fundamentals & Strawberry Jam
 	
 Skills: Jar prep, headspace, pectin & gel tests; labeling & storageApril 25, 2026 • ADVANCED CLASS:
 Advanced Water-bath: Tomato Sauce (w/added acid) + Chutney or Relish (to be determined day of workshop).
 	
 Skills: Viscosity control, density & safe recipe changesMAY 16, 2026 • BEGINNER CLASS: 
 Hot-pack fruit: Peach/Pear Slices
 	
 Skills: Hot vs. Raw pack, syrup strengths & liquid evaporationMAY 30, 2026 • ADVANCED CLASS: 
 PRESSURE CANNING WORKSHOP: chicken-cubed and/or broth
 	
 Skills: Venting 10 minutes, locking & pressurization, altitude adjustments, cooling, gauge, testing, jar size/time/packing styleJUNE 6, 2026 • BEGINNER CLASS:
 Applesauce + Fruit butter demo
 	
 • Skills: Texture control, foam control, spoilage signsJUNE 13, 2026 • ADVANCED CLASS: 
 Pressure Canning Vegetables; Carrots and/or Green BeansSkills: Packing liquids; timing resets if pressure drops$40 per workshop. Mail check to: Cornell Cooperative Extension Building-423 Griffing Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901; c/o Maryann Birmingham; made out to CCE of Suff Cty-F Acct. You may also pay at the door. Space limited to 9 per class.
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