By Jodeane Albright

BLACKFOOT — University of Idaho Cooperative Extension Educators from the Eastern District are offering a five-week course on the basics of food preservation. Participants will apply the skills they learn within class labs — canning, freezing, drying, etc. Classes will be held Wednesday mornings, 9 a.m. to noon starting March 6 at the Bingham County Extension/4-H Building, 583 W. Sexton St., Blackfoot.

Class topics and dates include:

March 6, Canning Basics

March 13, High-acid Foods 

March 20, Low-acid Foods

March 27, Freezing and Drying

April 3, Pickling and Preserves 

You may sign up for the whole course for $50 or choose one or more classes for $15 individual classes. The canning basics class — March 6 — is required to participate in individual classes. This class series will be held in Rigby starting March 5 and in Preston starting March 7. 

The registration deadline is Feb. 27. Contact the Bingham County Extension Office at 583 West Sexton Street, Blackfoot, Idaho or (208) 785-8060 to reserve your spot.

Anyone with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information or reasonable accommodations need to contact Marnie Spencer by Feb. 27 at 583 W. Sexton St., Blackfoot, Idaho 83221, 208-785-8060, e-mail bingham@uidaho.edu.