Judy Price, NYS Extension Food Preservation Specialist, will teach the latest methods to ensure a safe and high quality home preserved food, as recommended by USDA. Four food preservation workshops will be held in August at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 249 Highland Avenue, Rochester. Hands-on, participatory workshops will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. The fee is $20 per session (as listed below). Pre-registration is required; call Lee at 461-1000 extension 226.

•Canning Fruit, Tomatoes and Tomato Products - August 6 - Class will cover canning fruits with or without added sugar, safe canning of today's tomatoes in a boiling water canner and recipes for sauces and salsas.

•Canning Vegetables and Meats - August 13 - Class will learn why these foods must be canned in a pressure canner, and gain skill using this type of canner.

•Making Jams Canning and Freezing - August 20 - Class will make five varieties of the same jam - freezer, sugared, low sugar, no sugar and artificially sweetened. The importance of proper canning will be stressed.

•Preparing Foods for Freezing and Drying - August 27 - Class will prepare vegetables and fruits for the freezer, as well as dehydrate a fruit, a fruit leather, and vegetables, and learn about safe preparation of jerky.