Economic stressors on family budgets and the rise of recalls and shortages on food, have resulted in an increase in home gardening and food preservation. Also, the need for younger individuals to learn how to preserve their own food is something the FCS council and county extension council felt needed to be addressed. To focus on food safety issues related to home food preservation, the Bell County Cooperative Extension Service in cooperation with Red Bird Mission and Bell County High School FCCLA teacher delivered food preservation classes that emphasized the proper food preservation techniques utilizing canning, freezing and dehydration. Forty-nine people participated in the workshop. An oral evaluation was conducted to ensure food safety practices were obtained. 100% of the participants practiced and gained knowledge on the elimination of Clostridium Botulinum in the food preservation process. 100% were able to identify what type of preservation method was used on certain food. All the participants commented that by having this class it has helped ease the stress on their family food budget and they will practice the recipes given to them at home with their families.