Berks Ag Event Calendar
Find your next event here, from credit courses to weekend family fun! This calendar is a community effort to benefit farmers and non-farmers alike! Browse events by photo tiles, list, or calendar view. Search by titles, topics, audience or other criteria. Click the event title for more details on each event.
Living on a Few Acres: Home Food Preservation
May 1 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$5
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR
Explore the art and science of food preservation in this engaging webinar designed for beginning producers and homesteaders eager to enhance their self-sufficiency. Dive into the essentials of canning, freezing, and drying, and learn how these time-honored methods can keep seasonal foods at their peak all year round. Experts Nicole and Andy will demystify the science behind modern preservation techniques, debunk myths, and share best practices for freezing, dehydrating, and safely canning foods using USDA guidelines. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your skills, this session offers foundational knowledge and resources to support your journey.
EVENT DETAILS
During this two-hour webinar, participants will learn essential tips for safely preserving food at home, including proper canning techniques, freezing and dehydrating practices, and USDA guidelines.
WHEN
May 1, 2025
(6:00 PM-8:00 PM ET)
Register By: April 30, 2025
See event fee details.
Living on a Few Acres is a webinar series developed for the beginning producer or homesteader looking to become more self-sufficient or take the first step in producing a product. These programs are designed to explain the very basic information on how to get started but provide resources with more advanced information as you continue pursuing your goal or hobby. Topics for the series include beekeeping, syrup making, soil fertility, vegetable gardening, tree and small fruit production, home food preservation, backyard greenhouses, and hydroponic production.
Who is this for?
Beginning producers or homesteaders
Those looking to become more self-sufficient by preserving their own food
What will you learn?
Safe food preservation principles
Techniques for freezing foods
Best practices for dehydrating foods
Methods for canning foods
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.
Register By
April 30, 2025
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