Purdue Extension is offering statewide workshops this summer on the basics of safe home food preservation.

Learn the basics of boil water bath and pressure canning, receive hands-on practice and take home a preserved product.

Classes will be held July 8 in Bartholomew County, July 30 in Cass County, Aug. 2 in Hancock County, Aug. 9 in Johnson County and Aug. 13 and 15 in Allen County.

Locally, a class will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 8 at Columbus East High School, 230 S. Marr Road, Columbus.

Presenters are Purdue Extension mastering home food preservation instructors.

The workshop is $50, and class size is limited. Register online at cvent.me/kagOyz by July 5.

For registration questions, contact [email protected]. For other questions or special accommodations at the Columbus location, contact Harriet Armstrong at 812-379-1665.