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.
MFP Logo of a head of lettuce, bun, and a jar of jelly
MFP Jar Logo of a red chile and books inside of a jar

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!

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!

Class Recordings

Tomato Bonanza: Can, Dry, and Savor Summer’s Finest!

Date: July 14, 2025

Tomato Bonanza