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May 2019
Preserve the Harvest: Basics of Safe Canning – May 30
Register early to save your spot; space in the three hands-on workshops is limited to ensure a quality experience. Basics of Safe Canning Thur. May 30; 6:30-9pm With the right recipes and methods, it’s easy to provide your family with safe, nutritious home-canned products. Learn the basics of food safety and canning skills, including bacteria and food spoilage, canning equipment, and canning high/low acid foods. This class is essential for anyone new to the science of canning as well as for…
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Preserve the Harvest: Jams, Jellies, & Spreads – June 12 CLASS FULL!
Register early to save your spot; space in the three hands-on workshops is limited to ensure a quality experience. Jams, Jellies, and Spreads Wed. June 12; 6:30-9pm Delight in the bright flavors of fresh fruit and discover how easy it is to capture sunshine in a jar. Learn how to create that perfect balance of fruit, sweetener, and other ingredients to enhance flavor and shelf life with research-based recipes. Low and no sugar recipes covered. After a short presentation on the basics, teams of…
Find out more »Preserve the Harvest: Jams, Jellies, & Spreads – June 27 CLASS FULL!
Register early to save your spot; space in the three hands-on workshops is limited to ensure a quality experience. Jams, Jellies, and Spreads Thur. June 27; 6:30-9pm Delight in the bright flavors of fresh fruit and discover how easy it is to capture sunshine in a jar. Learn how to create that perfect balance of fruit, sweetener, and other ingredients to enhance flavor and shelf life with research-based recipes. Low and no sugar recipes covered. After a short presentation on the basics, teams of…
Find out more »July 2019
Pickling and Fermenting – July 10 CLASS FULL!
Register early to save your spot; space in the three hands-on workshops is limited to ensure a quality experience. Pickling and Fermenting Wed. July 10; 6:30-9pm Crisp, tasty pickles are the ultimate test of a canner’s skill. Learn how to make a great product every time. In addition, we’ll look at the traditional art of fermentation with a hands-on sauerkraut-making session. After a short presentation on the basics, teams of no more than four will work together to make and process a…
Find out more »Pickling and Fermenting – July 25 CLASS FULL!
Register early to save your spot; space in the three hands-on workshops is limited to ensure a quality experience. Pickling and Fermenting Thur. July 25; 6:30-9pm Crisp, tasty pickles are the ultimate test of a canner’s skill. Learn how to make a great product every time. In addition, we’ll look at the traditional art of fermentation with a hands-on sauerkraut-making session. After a short presentation on the basics, teams of no more than four will work together to make and process a…
Find out more »Tomatoes, Salsa, and Relish – July 31 CLASS FULL!
Register early to save your spot; space in the three hands-on workshops is limited to ensure a quality experience. Tomatoes, Salsa, & Relish Wed. July 31; 6:30-9pm Learn how to turn the local abundance of tomatoes and fresh vegetables into jars of color and flavor for the dreary days of winter. After a short presentation on the basics, teams of no more than four will work together to make and process a batch of salsa from locally grown fresh ingredients. Everyone…
Find out more »August 2019
Tomatoes, Salsa, & Relish – Aug 8 CLASS FULL!
Register early to save your spot; space in the three hands-on workshops is limited to ensure a quality experience. Tomatoes, Salsa, & Relish Thur. Aug 8; 6:30-9pm Learn how to turn the local abundance of tomatoes and fresh vegetables into jars of color and flavor for the dreary days of winter. After a short presentation on the basics, teams of no more than four will work together to make and process a batch of salsa from locally grown fresh ingredients. Everyone…
Find out more »September 2019
Sustainable Small Farming and Ranching
Whether you are just exploring the opportunities available or already have an existing operation, you’ll learn what it takes to create, sustain, and grow a viable small farm enterprise.
Find out more »October 2019
Growing Groceries: Healthy Soil = Healthy Plants Part I
Learn how to increase the health and fertility of your garden soil for the best harvests ever!
Find out more »November 2019
Growing Groceries: Healthy Soil = Healthy Plants Part II
PART 2 During Part 2, Dr. Collins will demystify the results of our soil tests, helping us interpret the numbers and determine next steps. In addition, you'll learn about everything Compost from Lisa Taylor: what is good compost, where to find it, how to use it to enrich your garden, as well as how to make compost from your own kitchen and yard waste. Lisa has a rich history of garden education and is currently teaching an original garden-based literacy…
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