Preserving MI Harvest

Location

Virtual Event

Date

July 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM - November 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM

About

Join the MSU Extension Food Safety Team to learn how to preserve food safely at home using current preservation methods and research-based resources. Let us help you fill your pantry and freezer by preserving food at home. Join online via Zoom using your laptop, tablet, smartphone, or any device with internet access. Classes are FREE and we invite you to register for any sessions you are interested in.

Classes are offered on Thursdays from 1-2 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. ET. 

Contact: Laurie Messing, lmessing@msu.edu

 


 

Sessions

July 9, 2026

  • 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM EDT Pickle Perfect- Crafting Homemade Vegetable Pickles 1pm

    Pickling is not just for cucumbers. Join us and learn some tasty recipes for pickling a wide variety of veggies and fruits. It is a fun, delicious, and tasty way to preserve!

    Location: Zoom

  • 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM EDT Pickle Perfect- Crafting Homemade Vegetable Pickles 6pm

    Pickling is not just for cucumbers. Join us and learn some tasty recipes for pickling a wide variety of veggies and fruits. It is a fun, delicious, and tasty way to preserve!

    Location: Zoom

July 16, 2026

  • 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM EDT Basics of Water Bath and Atmospheric Steam Canning 1pm

    Learn everything you need to know about using a water bath canner and atmospheric steam canner safely at home. We will cover supplies, equipment, processing, how to find safe recipes, and more.

    Location: Zoom

  • 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM EDT Basics of Water Bath and Atmospheric Steam Canning 6pm

    Learn everything you need to know about using a water bath canner and atmospheric steam canner safely at home. We will cover supplies, equipment, processing, how to find safe recipes, and more.

    Location: Zoom

July 23, 2026

  • 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM EDT Preserving Summer Fruit 1pm

    Discover how to can, freeze and dehydrate sweet berries and summer fruits and create delicious preserved foods to enjoy the taste of summer all year long.

    Location: Zoom

  • 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM EDT Preserving Summer Fruit 6pm

    Discover how to can, freeze and dehydrate sweet berries and summer fruits and create delicious, preserved foods to enjoy the taste of summer all year long.

    Location: Zoom

July 30, 2026

  • 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM EDT Bean There, Canned That: Pressure Canning Green Beans 1pm

    Green beans are a popular vegetable for canning and plain beans must be pressure canned. Join us and experience how easy it is to pressure can green beans and other vegetables.

    Location: Zoom

  • 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM EDT Bean There, Canned That: Pressure Canning Green Beans 6pm

    Green beans are a popular vegetable for canning and plain beans must be pressure canned. Join us and experience how easy it is to pressure can green beans and other vegetables.

    Location: Zoom

Aug. 6, 2026

  • 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM EDT Sweet and Savory Salsa 1pm

    Join us to learn about preserving salsa using a variety of fruits. Salsa is not only savory favorite but a sweet addition to any meal.

    Location: Zoom

  • 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM EDT Sweet and Savory Salsa 6pm

    Join us to learn about preserving salsa using a variety of fruits. Salsa is not only savory favorite but a sweet addition to any meal.

    Location: Zoom

Aug. 13, 2026

  • 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM EDT Preserving Tomatoes 1pm

    What to do with your bounty of tomatoes? We'll share a variety of ways to preserve them to enjoy year round.

    Location: Zoom

  • 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM EDT Preserving Tomatoes 6pm

    What to do with your bounty of tomatoes? We'll share a variety of ways to preserve them to enjoy year-round.

    Location: Zoom

Aug. 20, 2026

  • 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM EDT Three Sisters: Preserving Corn, Beans and Squash 1pm

    These vegetables are staples in many home kitchens. We know they grow well together. So, let's preserve them and enjoy the three sisters all year long.

    Location: Zoom

  • 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM EDT Three Sisters: Preserving Corn, Beans and Squash 6pm

    These vegetables are staples in many home kitchens. We know they grow well together. So, let's preserve them and enjoy the three sisters all year long.

    Location: Zoom

Aug. 27, 2026

  • 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM EDT Garden to Freezer: Locking in Freshness with your Veggies 1pm

    Looking to preserve to vegetables in your garden at peak quality, but do not have the time to can them? This is the perfect class for you! Get tips on blanching and freezing for all vegetables in your garden.

    Location: Zoom

  • 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM EDT Garden to Freezer: Locking in Freshness with your Veggies 6pm

    Looking to preserve vegetables in your garden at peak quality, but do not have the time to can them? This is the perfect class for you! Get tips on blanching and freezing for all vegetables in your garden.

    Location: Zoom

Sept. 17, 2026

  • 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM EDT It's Sauerkraut Season! Let's Ferment! 1pm

    Making batches of Sauerkraut is a tradition for many families. Join us to learn proper techniques to prepare cabbage, ferment and process this delicious product.

    Location: Zoom

  • 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM EDT It's Sauerkraut Season! Let's Ferment! 6pm

    Making batches of Sauerkraut is a tradition for many families. Join us to learn proper techniques to prepare cabbage, ferment and process this delicious product.

    Location: Zoom

Sept. 24, 2026

  • 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM EDT Pickling and Preserving What's Left in the Garden 1pm

    As gardens wind down, learn how to maximize what's left in the garden by pickling, canning and freezing fall produce.

    Location: Zoom

  • 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM EDT Pickling and Preserving What's Left in the Garden 6pm

    As gardens wind down, learn how to maximize what's left in the garden by pickling, canning and freezing fall produce.

    Location: Zoom

Oct. 1, 2026

  • 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM EDT The Drying Game: Basics of Dehydrating 1pm

    Using a food dehydrator to preserve food for long term storage is easier than you think! Join us to learn safe methods for drying food.

    Location: Zoom

  • 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM EDT The Drying Game: Basics of Dehydrating 6pm

    Using a food dehydrator to preserve food for long term storage is easier than you think! Join us to learn safe methods for drying food.

    Location: Zoom

Oct. 8, 2026

  • 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM EDT Oh Deer, Preserving Venison 1pm

    Preserving venison must be done using a pressure canner. Learn how to safely can, freeze and dehydrate venison and where to find research-based recipes.

    Location: Zoom

  • 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM EDT Oh Deer, Preserving Venison 6pm

    Preserving venison must be done using a pressure canner. Learn how to safely can, freeze and dehydrate venison and where to find research-based recipes.

    Location: Zoom

Oct. 15, 2026

  • 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM EDT Preserving Apples 1pm

    What can you do with an abundance of apples? Let's explore ways to freeze, can, and dry apples during Michigan's apple season.

    Location: Zoom

  • 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM EDT Preserving Apples 6pm

    What can you do with an abundance of apples? Let's explore ways to freeze, can, and dry apples during Michigan's apple season.

    Location: Zoom

Oct. 29, 2026

  • 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM EDT Preserving with Pumpkins 1pm

    Pumpkins are more than just decorations. Join us to explore the many ways to preserve pumpkin.

    Location: Zoom

  • 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM EDT Preserving with Pumpkins 6pm

    Pumpkins are more than just decorations. Join us to explore the many ways to preserve pumpkin.

    Location: Zoom

Nov. 5, 2026

  • 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM EST Holiday Baking 1pm

    Learn how to store yummy treats for the best quality. Will discuss how to safely handle ingredients because no one loves a foodborne-illness grinch.

    Location: Zoom

  • 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM EST Holiday Baking 6pm

    Learn how to store yummy treats for the best quality. Will discuss how to safely handle ingredients because no one loves a foodborne illness grinch.

    Location: Zoom

Nov. 12, 2026

  • 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM EST Gifts for the Home Preserver 1pm

    Make your list and check it twice to include gifts for a home food preserver. Learn about some of the latest gadgets for canning, freezing, and drying food.

    Location: Zoom

  • 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM EST Gifts for the Home Preserver 6pm

    Make your list and check it twice to include gifts for a home food preserver. Learn about some of the latest gadgets for canning, freezing, and drying food.

    Location: Zoom