Preserving the Harvest

This beginner's class covers topics of cold storage, freezing, dehydrating, and canning. Upon completion of this class you will: understand how to safely store food in a variety of ways; be able to choose a food preservation method fitting the food type and intended use; know how to choose a dehydrator, blancher, canner, and other tools for food preservation; and have a list of food items you can begin preserving right away. Bring a lunch!

Sarah Hansen

Instructor

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Sarah has been married to her best friend and fellow enthusiast for over 30 years. Together they are the parents of 13 healthy and vibrant children. They work, play, learn, grow, eat, camp, and explore together on 13 acres in rural Minnesota. Sarah grew up in the country, learning life skills such as gardening, butchering, preserving, cooking, and living naturally. During her years as a wife and mother, she’s added beekeeping, herbal medicine and home education to her list of joys. In the second third of her life, she plans to continue her love of music and fitness, and hopes to expand her base of organic gardening practices and experiencing adventures with her husband and kids.

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