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NEW ERA — MSU Extension is offering a free course about the “Basics of Food Preservation” Tuesday, June 10, at 5 p.m. during the first New Era Farmers Market of the 2025 season.
“Welcome summer! It’s time again to plan, garden, harvest and preserve our generous bounty of local foods,” states a press release from MSU Extension. “Although it is too early for garden produce, it is great to be prepared for the abundance that is soon to come. The healthiest way to beat inflation is acquiring food at peak harvest time when it is perfectly ripe and at the cheapest price point.”
The course will take place in the church’s multi-purpose room, rain or shine. Michigan State University Extension’s Food Safety Specialist Erica Reister will be the featured speaker. The class is hosted by New Era Farmer’s Market, Michigan State University Extension-Oceana, Love INC and Molina Health Care.
The class focuses on safely preserving fresh, whole food using pressure, steam, and water bath canning methods. The instructor will detail equipment and processes. Freezing food will also be discussed. The Oceana County Canning Pantry, a means for low-cost entry to the art of canning, will be displayed during the program.
“The lower costs of gardening, canning, and/or freezing are an effective inflation fighter. It provides a means to preserve foods with all the taste and nutrition you want, but none of the salt, fat, sugars or preservatives you do not. Both seasoned and new canners will take away fresh ideas. The class is entertaining and interactive, so bring your curiosity and questions. There will be a canning recipe swap, so bring your best to share.”
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