Learn more about canning or
just brush up on the latest information on food preservation from canning to
freezing to drying by attending Canning and Preserving Made Easy.
This workshop is an introduction to canning, pickling, jams and jellies,
freezing, drying and storage and will be held on Wednesday, July22,
2009 at the Madison County Cooperative Extension Center from 1 p.m. -
4 p.m. Cost is $ 10 ($15 for couples).
To register please contact
Sue Estridge, Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences, at (828) 649-2411.
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