Family & Consumer Sciences
Food Preservation
Food Preservation Links
National Center for Home Food Preservation- https://nchfp.uga.edu/
UGA Home Food Preservation- https://www.fcs.uga.edu/extension/food-preservation
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Upcoming Events
Jun 29
ServSafe® Manager Certification Training
Blakely, GA - (216.0 miles)
Join us for the nationally recognized ServSafe® Manager Certification course and exam at the Early County Extension Office Conference room in Blakely, GA.
This training will be a two-day course. Monday, June 29 will be an instruction and review day from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Tuesday, June 30 will be exam day beginning at 2:00 pm.
Refreshments will be provided.
Jun 30
ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Spalding County
Griffin, GA - (84.0 miles)
Are you a new food service manager who needs their ServSafe certification? Or has it been 5 years and you need to renew your ServSafe certification? Register today for the nationally recognized ServSafe Manager Certification training and exam.
The content for this training will be delivered in one day with the exam directly following completion of course material. The course topics include food safety at all stages, facilities and pest management, cleaning and sanitizing, and more!
Cost: $150, includes 5 hours of in-person instruction with a 1-hour lunch break (on your own), course book, study materials, certification exam, drinks and snacks during the training. Payment is accepted over the phone or in person.
Course book and study materials must be picked up no later than June 16, 2026 for you to study before the training and exam date. To receive your certification, you need to receive a score of 70% or higher. If you do not pass the exam, you may re-test within 30 days for an additional $70.
Jun 30
ServSafe® Manager Certification Training
Blakely, GA - (216.0 miles)
Join us for the nationally recognized ServSafe® Manager Certification course and exam at the Early County Extension Office Conference room in Blakely, GA.
This training will be a two-day course. Monday, June 29 will be an instruction and review day from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Tuesday, June 30 will be exam day beginning at 2:00 pm.
Refreshments will be provided.
Jul 7 - Jul 8
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Training and Exam
Cartersville, GA - (91.0 miles)
UGA Bartow County Extension is offering a 2-day ServSafe® Manager Certification Course on July 7-8, 2026
Course Details:
• Time 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (each day) (1-hour lunch on your own)
• Fee: $150 (all-inclusive)
Registration includes
• 12 Hours of instructions
• Course
• Study Materials
• Certification Exam
• Drinks and Snacks during Training
Topics Include:
• Food Safety at all stages of operation
• Facilities and pest management
• Cleaning and sanitizing
• Additional essential food safety practices
If you have any questions, you can contact Angelica Davis, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, at Angelica.Bridges@uga.edu or (770) 387-5142.
Register early to secure your spot and take the next step toward ServSafe® Manager Certification
Jul 7
Food Preservation Workshop: Salsas
CARROLLTON, GA - (115.0 miles)
Ready to learn how to can your own delicious Salsa? Join us on July 7th, 2026 from 4:00 pm-6:00 PM for a hands-on class covering boiling water bath canning.
$25 Registration Includes:
* 2 hours of hands-on instruction
* 1 jar of your very own canned salsa to take home
Jul 7
Strawberry Jam Class
Claxton, GA - (159.0 miles)
Join us to make strawberry jam at the Evans County Extension Office in this beginner-friendly food preservation class!
Resources from UGA Extension - Family and Consumer Science
Here are some of UGA Extension's most popular resources on family, food, health, home, and money.
UGA Extension Mental Well-being The UGA Extension Behavioral Health Team offers resources on emotional well-being, stress management and substance abuse prevention for farmers and farm families.
eLearning with UGA SNAP-Ed 24/7 Tips to live a more active lifestyle, shop smarter, make healthier food choices, and cook delicious meals on a budget! Receive free kitchen and fitness items.
Start a New Food Business A collection of resources to help you get started with your small food business.
Food Talk Eat healthy and get moving on a budget. Find free online nutrition education courses, recipes, and other resources.
Marriage Matters Series Looking for ways to strengthen your relationship? Whether you have just started dating, have been married for a while, or have been married more than once, we can always use some guidance in developing and maintaining a healthy and satisfying relationship.
Childcare Provider Training Entity-approved training to help child care providers meet state licensing requirements. Check the calendar for training events near you.
Your Good Credit Series Establishing, maintaining, and protecting Your Good Credit can save you thousands of dollars over time. This series will teach you the basics of credit reports and scores.
So Easy to Preserve This book covers topics on preserving food, canning, pickled products, sweet spreads and syrups, freezing and drying. Available for purchase only.
Eat Healthy, Be Active A flexible 3-week schedule of hands-on activities meant to improve young children's health and well-being by teaching key nutrition and physical activity concepts.
Radon Education Radon is a colorless, tasteless odorless gas that can cause lung cancer. It occurs naturally and is released into the soil, easily entering buildings through the foundation. The only way to know if you have radon is to test.
Building Baby's Brain Series What happens during a child's first few years makes a big difference in the child's later life. This series helps parents learn strategies to improve early brain development.
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