Home Food Preservation With Extension 2025

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Utilizing safe and approved home food preservation methods is an economical way to preserve quality food at home. Whether your interest is in canning, dehydration or fermentation we have a class for you. Classes are also applicable to those starting out or seasoned in food preservation. Each class listed is held at our office located at 525 NC Hwy 65, Reidsville, NC, 27320. If you are interested in having someone come to your program for a class please reach out to Sarah to schedule.

Canning is a great way to preserve your favorite foods to enjoy all year round! These products can be used as thoughtful gifts to family and friends as well as delicious additions to any meal. In using a two-piece vacuum sealing cap and heating the product this interrupts normal spoilage and decaying food cycle. Utilizing canning is a great way to save food costs and prevent food waste.

Canning Classes

Classes run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Class Topic  Date Registration
Tomatoes September 16th Register Here
Apples October 20th Register Here

Fermentation Classes

Classes run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Class Topic Date Registration
Yogurt November 12th Register Here

Dehydration Classes

Classes run 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Class Topic Date Registration
Fruits and Vegetables October 8th Register Here

Other Related Programs

Class Topic Date Registration

Preserve the Harvest:

Wildlife Conservation and Preservation

Canning & Dehydrating meat are topics

October 4th Register Here

Cost

Most classes will cost $15 but please check the registration for the program you wish to attend.

You can pay via Eventbrite, Cash or Check. Checks will need to be made out to Rockingham County and include the class on the memo line.

You can mail or deliver payment to:

N.C. Cooperative Extension

Sarah Paschall

525 NC Highway 65

Reidsville, NC, 27320

Pressure Canner Checks and Inspection

  • The pressure gauge will be inspected and tested for proper psi.
  • The gasket will also be inspected
  • Call 336-342-8239 to schedule an inspection

Written By

Sarah Paschall, N.C. Cooperative ExtensionSarah PaschallExtension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences Call Sarah Email Sarah N.C. Cooperative Extension, Rockingham County Center
Updated on Aug 22, 2025
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