Media Release

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL - The Alachua County Extension Office is pleased to announce the following Family & Consumer Sciences Program. This program is offered by Dr. Brenda Williams, Family & Consumer Sciences agent, and is held at the Extension Office (2800 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville).

Fall Canning Workshop - September 26, 2011, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Basic information on canning foods using the steam pressure canner or boiling-water canner. Directions and tips will also be included on making jams, jellies and pickles. There is no cost, but registration is required. Printed materials will be available for $3.00 per set.

Call 352-337-6209 to register.

For more information, contact the Extension Office at 352-955-2402. Visit http://alachua.ifas.ufl.edu/calendar.shtml for additional programs offered by the Extension Office.

All Extension Programs and Services are open to all without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin or handicap.  For persons requiring special accommodations, please contact the Extension office at (352) 955-2402 (voice) or TDD/TYY (352) 955-2406 or at the Alachua County Extension Service, 2800 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL  32609.  Please contact the Extension Office at least five working days prior to the program so that proper consideration may be given to the request.