Food Preservation Classes

Food Preservation Classes June 1st, 2010 @ 5:30 PM - June 3rd, 2010 Higher food costs and food safety concerns are causing many of us to return to home vegetable gardening. Many people may decide to can, freeze or dry some of the garden bounty for use later in the year. If you would like to learn more about food preservation, please join us at the Cooperative Extension Center, 201 Curtis Bridge Road in Wilkesboro, classes being held to review basic principles of home food preservation and food safety on three consecutive nights. Canning—June 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Jams & Jellies—June 2, 5:30– 7:00 p.m.; Freezing & Drying Fruits & Vegetables—June 3, 5:30-7:00 p.m.; Space is limited, so please call the Extension Center at 336-651-7330 to register. There is a $10 fee for one class, $15 for two classes and $20 for all three classes to cover supplies and materials. Scholarships are available if needed. Event Location 201 Curtis Bridge Road Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Contact Judy West at (336) 651-7330

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The Basics of Canning June 18th, 2010 @ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM In this class, participants will have a hands-on experience of canning low acid vegetables (beans in this case) in a pressure canner. You will receive tons of literature and the latest, “So Easy to Preserve”, as well as your very own jar of green beans that you canned. Persons interested in attending need to pre-register by calling or e-mailing the Extension Office. The deadline to pre-register will be June 4. You may want to sign up with a friend and the two of you will be surprised what you will learn, while having a good time. Cost to attend is $10. Event Location Davidson County Agricultural Building 301 East Center Street Lexington, NC 27292 Contact Marie Bruff at (336) 242-2080