You CAN! Dehydrating Your Summer Harvest

Food preservation classes offered
Written by Diane Reinhold, Nutrition and Wellness Educator, University of Illinois Extension

Join University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Diane Reinhold for these food preservation classes offered virtually via Zoom. There is no fee to register for these classes, but pre-registration is required to receive the Zoom link to attend. To register or for more information, please visit us online at go.illinois.edu/jsw or call the U of I Extension at 815-986-4357. 

•    Thursday, April 4: Yes, You CAN! Dehydrating Your Summer Harvest from 6 to 8 p.m.

Spring is right around the corner, and summer gardens will burst with produce in no time. You can enjoy your summer flavors year-round by preserving your fresh produce now. 

Home food preservation continues to be extremely popular, whether due to increased food costs, the desire to know what is going into your food, or because it benefits the environment by reducing one’s carbon footprint. There are many ways to preserve food at home, including freezing, drying, fermenting, and canning.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to attend this program, please contact the U of I Extension at 815-986-4357. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your needs.
 

SOURCE: Diane Reinhold, Nutrition and Wellness Educator, University of Illinois Extension
 

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