Greene County News

XENIA — OSU Extension Greene County will host a freezing and canning workshop from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24. The event will take place at the extension offices, 100 Fairground Road, Xenia. The workshop will focus on the basics of home canning and preservation and is appropriate for people with all levels of experience.

The class will address basic food safety principles; how to use a water bath canner and a pressure canner; canning tomatoes, green beans and making jams and jellies; freezing fruits and vegetables; and accessing resources from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and OSU Extension, as well as other research-based food preservation information.

The fee for the class is $10. An optional USDA Home Canning Guide is $10.

To reserve a spot in the class, contact OSU Extension Greene County at 937-372-9971 ext. 112 or e-mail [email protected].