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University of
Idaho Extension
offers the Food Safety Advisor Program (Master Food Preserver) to
teach individuals how to safely preserve a variety of food
products. Participants learn how to produce high quality
preserved foods. After completion of the coursework, participants
provide 30 hours of volunteer service to provide reliable,
research-based food preservation information to others in their
community.
The Food Safety Advisor Program has two phases.
Phase one: 30 hours of classroom instruction. Extension Educators
and Advanced Food Safety Advisors teach classes. Each session
includes demonstrations; lectures and a hands-on preservation lab
where you will make preserved foods. Topics include:
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Food safety
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Canning acid
foods (fruits, tomatoes)
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Canning low
acid foods (meats, vegetables)
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Making jams,
jellies & preserves
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Pickling
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Dehydration
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Food storage
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Freezing
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Nutritional
value of preserved foods
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Economics of
food preservation
Phase two: Participants are required to attend each
class and complete 30 hours of volunteer service in their
community. Service opportunities include answering telephone
calls, assisting with and/or teaching classes, staffing booths and
making displays. The Extension Educator will help you decide how
to best use your talents as a volunteer.
When & Where:
The course is offered at the Ada County Extension office and/or
the Canyon County Extension office. The classes start in early
April and continue through the end of May (actual dates are set in
January).
A $100 fee covers the cost of a binder, reference materials,
food and supplies used in class. The binder and reference
materials become part of your personal library. If participants
are unable to participate in 30 hours of volunteer service they
will be charged an additional $200.00. Do not send the fee until
you have been notified of acceptance.
Contact: Joey Peutz Alexis Woodbury
Canyon County Extension
Ada County Extension
208-459-6003
208-377-2107
joeyp@uidaho.edu
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