Home canning has been an important way to preserve the harvest for many generations – but it is a skill that has been forgotten by many of us. Relearn this time tested skill essential for feeding your family and stocking your pantry for abundant family meals and unforeseen emergencies alike!

Join us on Saturday, August 3rd (10:00 – 11:30am) at the Bedford Public Library (Bedford community room) for this ReSkill Workshop taught by Ron McCormick: an introduction to home canning basics.

We’ll be covering topics like:

• What can and can’t be canned
• Safety and sterilization
• Water bath canning basics
• Pressure canning basics
• How long will canned food keep?
• and more

We’ll also be covering canning:

• Fruits and fruit juices
• Jams and jellies
• Salsas
• Pickles and relishes
• Sauces
• Pie fillings
• Condiments
• Meats
• Vegetables
• and more

Don’t miss this important and informative presentation that will inspire you to dive deeper into home canning.

DISCLAIMER: This is an introduction to home canning and does not certify you in anyway. Food preservation can be risky, and even life threatening if not done properly. By attending this class you commit to pursuing further, more indepth education (beyond this introduction) on home canning before attempting it on your own.

COST: Free but you must register. Please show your support: make a donation today.
WHEN: Saturday, August 3 (10:00 – 11:30 AM )
WHO: Anyone who registers. But space is limited so you must register.
WHAT TO BRING: Note taking materials and the class outline (provided when registering).
WHERE: Bedford Central Library, 321 N Bridge Street Bedford, VA 24523

We will be meeting in the Bedford Room, a large community room with access via the side of the building by the parking lot, or via the main library entrance – walk towards the main desk and look for the door on your left (near the books for sale).

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If you are under the weather, or not feeling well, we ask that you stay home and rest 🙂

VENUE DETAILS:
Bedford Central Library: 321 N Bridge St Bedford, VA 24523