Food Preservation Classes
In-Person
Please see our Class Recordings below.
Water Bath Canning Jam Workshop
This hands-on workshop dives into the science and safety behind today’s best practices for making and preserving jam and jelly at home.
- Date/Time: Friday, August 1, 10 AM - 1 PM
- Location: Bernalillo County Extension Office
1510 Menaul Blvd Ext NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107 - Fee: $25 per person
- To register, click Register for Water Bath Canning Jam. If you are unable to register online, please call (505) 243-1386 to register.
Water Bath Canning Tomatoes & Green Chile Salsa Workshop
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the latest, research-based methods for safely preserving tomatoes and tomato-based salsa at home.
- Date/Time: Saturday, August 2, 10 AM - 1 PM
- Location: Bernalillo County Extension Office
1510 Menaul Blvd Ext NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107 - Fee: $25 per person
- To register, click Register for Water Bath Canning Tomatoes & Green Salsa. If you are unable to register online, please call (505) 243-1386 to register.
Wild Fermentation Workshop
Unlock the transformative power of microbes in this hands-on workshop focused on wild fermentation.
- Date/Time: Wednesday, August 6, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
- Location: Bernalillo County Extension Office
1510 Menaul Blvd Ext NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107 - Fee: $25 per person
- To register, click Register for Wild Fermentation. If you are unable to register online, please call (505) 243-1386 to register.
Making Sauerkraut Workshop
Students will learn about the history of sauerkraut, how to safely use salt as a preserving ingredient, and how to properly store sauerkraut using food safety research.
- Date/Time: Thursday, August 7, 10 AM - 12 PM
- Location: Bernalillo County Extension Office
1510 Menaul Blvd Ext NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87107 - Fee: $25 per person
- To register, click Register for Making Sauerkraut . If you are unable to register online, please call (505) 243-1386 to register.
Online - Ask A Master Food Preserver
Date: Mondays, July 14 - December 8, 2025
Time: 6 - 7 PM
Location: Online via Zoom
Hosted By: NMSU Master Food Preserver Online Delivery Program
Held the second Monday of the month, volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning, and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.
Spice It Up: Chile Preservation for Bold Flavors!
- Date: Aug. 11
- To register, click Register for Chile Preservation. If you are unable to register online, please call (505) 243-1386 to register.
Bean Bonanza: Preserve the Protein-Packed Harvest!
- Date: Sep. 8
- To register, click Register for Bean Bonanza. If you are unable to register online, please call (505) 243-1386 to register.
Pumpkin Party: Preserve Fall’s Favorite Squash Safely!
- Date: Oct. 13
- To register, click Register for Pumpkin Party. If you are unable to register online, please call (505) 243-1386 to register.
Cranberry Craze: Tart, Tangy, and Timeless Sauce!
- Date: Nov. 10
- To register, click Register for Cranberry Craze. If you are unable to register online, please call (505) 243-1386 to register.
Sauerkraut Showdown: Fermenting Made Easy!
- Date: Dec. 8
- To register, click Register for Sauerkraut Showdown. If you are unable to register online, please call (505) 243-1386 to register.
Class Recordings
Tomato Bonanza: Can, Dry, and Savor Summer’s Finest!
Date: July 14, 2025