UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Extension will offer in-person food preservation workshops in Potter County this July.

Instructors will present research-backed information to help dispel food preservation myths, point out unsafe practices and offer practical tips to ensure a positive experience when preserving food at home. These workshops will help attendees — whether seasoned experts or beginners — to gain valuable food-preservation skills.

Home Food Preservation: Atmospheric Steam Canning. Participants can learn the basics of atmospheric steam canning. Instructors will present recommendations on acidifying tomatoes, the use of salt and sugar, and principles of canning high-acid foods such as tomatoes, pickles, salsa, fruits, jams and jellies. This session will be held from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 17 at the Penn State Extension office, 216 Gunzburger Building, 1 North Main St., Coudersport. The cost is $15. Registration is required at https://extension.psu.edu/home-food-preservation-atmospheric-steam-canning

Home Food Preservation: Freezing. Although freezing is a long-established method to preserve foods, recent advances have deepened our understanding of the science behind it. This session will provide preparation tips and safe processing methods for successfully preserving foods via freezing at home. The 90-minute workshop will start at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 17 at the Penn State Extension office, 216 Gunzburger Building, 1 North Main St., Coudersport. The cost is $15. Registration is required at https://extension.psu.edu/home-food-preservation-freezing-workshop

To register by phone or receive more information, call 877-345-0691. During the break between workshops, pressure canner gauge testing will be offered free of charge. Call the Coudersport Extension office at 274-8540 x100 to reserve a 10-minute time slot for testing between 4:30 and 5:30 pm.