Intro to Water Bath Canning
Hands-on lesson in safe water bath canning to preserve garden produce, with step-by-step guidance on jars, lids, acidity, processing times, and storage. Practical food preservation skills in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
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Hands-on food preservation workshop focused on boiling water bath canning, with practical step-by-step instruction and real canning practice using applesauce. Learn core safety basics, equipment needs, and process timing in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
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Hands-on food preservation workshop focused on boiling water bath canning, with practical step-by-step instruction and real canning practice using applesauce. Learn core safety basics, equipment needs, and process timing in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.
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