Preserve the taste of summer all year long! Our Extension resources and workshops can help you do it safely and confidently, whether you’re canning, freezing, drying, or fermenting. Learn up-to-date methods to keep your food fresh, flavorful, and safe for your family.

Upcoming Events!

Preserve The Season, Waterbath Canning Class!

There’s just something special about seeing jars lined up on the counter — especially when you made them yourself. 🌶️

Join us on July 9 at 5:30 PM at the Country Store for our Water Bath Canning: Salsa & Herbed Tomatoes class! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of safe water bath canning while preserving two summer favorites. We’ll cover proper tomato preparation, acidification requirements, processing times, and best practices for safely canning high-acid foods at home. Participants will help make both fresh salsa and herbed tomatoes while gaining the confidence and skills needed to preserve their own harvest. The cost is $40 per person, and space is limited to ensure a quality learning experience. Whether you’re new to canning or looking to expand your food preservation skills, this class is a great way to capture the flavors of summer.

We’d love to see you there — come ready to learn and leave with something delicious!

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Join us on July 28 at 5:00 PM at the Country Store for our Pressure Canning: Chicken Soup class! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of safe pressure canning while making a hearty, shelf-stable chicken soup. We’ll cover pressure canner operation, food safety guidelines, proper jar filling, processing procedures, and best practices for preserving low-acid foods at home. Participants will help prepare and can chicken soup while gaining the knowledge and confidence needed to safely pressure can their own foods. The cost is $30 per person, and space is limited to ensure a quality learning experience. Whether you’re new to pressure canning or looking to sharpen your food preservation skills, this class is a great introduction to putting homemade meals on your pantry shelf.

We’d love to see you there!

Cumberland County FCS Payments