Food Preservation Classes
Upcoming Dates
From Smoke to Science Workshop - Online
In this engaging and empowering class, you'll learn not only how people have kept food safe for millennia, but also how to interpret and apply modern food safety science to your own kitchen.
NOTE: For this special virtual session, the class will be pre-recorded and the recording will be sent via email on the day of the event to all who register.
- Date/Time: Wednesday, July 9, 10 AM
- To register, click Register for Smoke to Science. If you are unable to register online, please call (505) 243-1386 to register.
Tomato Bonanza: Can, Dry, and Savor Summer’s Finest! - Online via Zoom
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. Hosted by the NMSU Master Food Preserver Online Delivery Program.
- Date/Time: Monday, July 14, 6 - 7 PM
- To register, click Register for Tomato Bonanza. If you are unable to register online, please call (505) 243-1386 to register.
Know Your Recipes Workshop - In Person
We are what we eat! Family recipes are family history. Have you tried duplicating your abuela’s recipes? Then this class is for you!
- Date/Time: Saturday, July 19, 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 Know Your Recipes. If you are unable to register online, please call (505) 243-1386 to register.
Water Bath Canning Jam Workshop - In Person
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 Person
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 - In Person
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 - In Person
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.
Spice It Up: Chile Preservation for Bold Flavors! - Online via Zoom
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. Hosted by the NMSU Master Food Preserver Online Delivery Program.
- Date/Time: Monday, Aug. 11, 6 - 7 PM
- 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! - Online via Zoom
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. Hosted by the NMSU Master Food Preserver Online Delivery Program.
- Date/Time: Monday, Sep. 8, 6 - 7 PM
- 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! - Online via Zoom
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. Hosted by the NMSU Master Food Preserver Online Delivery Program.
- Date/Time: Monday, Oct. 13, 6 - 7 PM
- 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! - Online via Zoom
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. Hosted by the NMSU Master Food Preserver Online Delivery Program.
- Date/Time: Monday, Nov. 10, 6 - 7 PM
- 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! - Online via Zoom
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. Hosted by the NMSU Master Food Preserver Online Delivery Program.
- Date/Time: Monday, Dec. 8, 6 - 7 PM
- To register, click Register for Sauerkraut Showdown. If you are unable to register online, please call (505) 243-1386 to register.