Learn the basic principles of safe home food preservation in a basic canning class hosted by Ellis County Extension on Monday, Nov. 7, 5:30 to 9 p.m., at the Hays High School FCS room.

This hands-on workshop will teach the proper procedures for canning vegetables in a pressure canner and fruit in a boiling water bath canner. The $10 registration fee includes a simple supper and door prizes. Take home a jar of each product at the conclusion of the class. Instructors are Extension agents Linda Beech, Ellis County, Karen Shepard, Graham County, and Anna Schremmer, Phillips-Rooks District.

A minimum of 10 and maximum of 21 participants are allowed, so pre-register and pay fees at the Ellis County Extension Office, 785-628-9430, 601 Main Street in Hays.