The Washington State University Clark County Extension is accepting applications for master food preservers.
The WSU Clark County Master Food Preservers is a group of trained and certified people who volunteer providing information about how to safely preserve foods. Master food preservers must attend a seven-week intensive training program.
Classes and training include an in-depth study of food safety and specific procedures in food handling, preparation and preservation along with hands-on canning experiences.
Orientation sessions are scheduled for 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 17 and 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 23 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St.
The seven-week training will be 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fridays from April 17 to June 5. The course fee is $225, which covers the cost of notebooks, handouts, books and supplies.
For more information or an application, visit http://ext100.wsu.edu/clark/?p=1146 or call Sandy Brown at 360-397-6060 ext. 5700 or Vicki Ivy at ext. 5740.
