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Sweet potatoes spilling from burlap sack on wooden surface; overlaid text "CANNER SWEET POTATOS"

Canning Sweet Potatoes

N.C. The Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center, will host a Canning Class on October 8, 2025, covering basic Pressure Canning while making Canned Sweet Potatoes. In this class, attendees will…

Fig Jam Class

N.C. The Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center, will host a Canning Class on August 20, 2025, covering basic Hot Water Bath Canning while making Fig Jam. In this class, we will have hands-on…

Intro to Canning

Canning is a method of preserving food by sealing it in airtight containers to prevent spoilage. It allows people to enjoy seasonal produce throughout the year and can be a rewarding way to save…

Red apples on a wooden table, single apple in sharp focus at front

Summer Canning Series

Come gather with like-minded people and learn about canning your bounty.In the "Summer Canning Series," you will learn about different canning techniques from start to finish. This is a hands-on…

Canning Soup W/ Meat

Did you know that people still do a lot of canning in this area of the state? There is still interest with the rise of people trying to eat local and cut out processed foods. More and more consumers…

Jar of strawberry jam with tag reading "Strawberry Jam", two strawberries and a bee

Summer Canning Series

Summer Canning classes are coming up if you are interested in learning more you can register online.N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chowan County Center is offering a series of canning classes this…

Row of mason jars labeled "Strawberry Jam" and "Pumpkin Butter" on wooden shelf

Making Strawberry Jam Canning Class

When it starts getting warm and the gardens are being planted you may start thinking about learning how to can your own foods. The price of everything is rising in the grocery store, so now might be…