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Hands-on Preserving Early-Season Fruit & Vegetable Harvests NOW

August 8 | 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Iowa Western Student Center

Council Bluffs Campus Student Center Room 152 - Cost: $40


When the garden is in full production, preservation becomes essential. This hands-on class focuses on managing and preserving larger volumes of produce at peak ripeness. You’ll learn and practice techniques such as water bath canning, basic sauce preparation, and batch preservation methods suited for tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, peppers, and fruits. We’ll emphasize efficiency, safety, and flavor—helping you turn abundance into long-term food security. Participants will leave with preserved goods, tested recipes, and the confidence to handle even the heaviest harvest weeks.
**Participants should bring: 3–4 pint or quart jars with lids and rings, dish towel, apron**

Contact: Megan Blakely
Phone: (712) 325-3256
Email: [email protected]

Categories: Educational, Outdoors

Iowa Western Student Center
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Council Bluffs, IA
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