Learn How to Safely Preserve Food

The University of Idaho Extension, faculty will be offering a Master Food Safety Advisor certification to anyone that is interested. Participants will learn hands-on how to safely preserve food products. The 7 week course will start April 7th through May 19th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Tuesday. Participants volunteer 30 hours of service by providing research based food preservation information after completion of the course. This can be completed by answering phone calls, helping during classes, teaching classes, staffing booths, or making displays.

Dates: Tuesdays
April 7th
April 14th
April 21st
April 28th
May 5th
May 12th
May 19th

Time:
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Course Topics:
Canning Acid Foods (Fruits and Tomatoes)
Canning Low-Acid Foods (Meats and Vegetables)
Jams and Jellies
Pickling
Dehydration
Food Storage
Freezing Methods

Cost:
$145 includes a handbook, reference material, food and supplies used during labs.

Location:
University of Idaho, Ada County Extension Office
5880 Glenwood Street
Boise, Idaho 83714

Contact:
Sendy Martinez
[email protected]
(208) 287-5900

Application Deadline: March 20, 2015
A limited number of applicants are accepted each year on a first come, first served basis, so apply today!