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Food Preservation Classes Coming Up!

Did you want to know more about preserving food and saving what is available now to eat throughout the winter and later months? These classes are for you.We will be doing two classes at the Marion…

Riders above text: Pony Express for the NC Mountain State Fair is coming to McDowell County

Use the Pony Express this Year for the NC Mountain State Fair

The NC Mountain State Fair is right around the corner. Now is the time to start entering exhibits in the 2024 NC Mountain State Fair. If you think your artwork, baked goods, garden products,…

Large stainless canner next to two jars labeled "Crushed Tomatoes 7-15-22" on countertop

Summer Hands on Canning Classes

What better way to learn something new or to brush up on skills than to take a hands on class. This summer N.C. Cooperative Extension, McDowell County Center will partner to offer hands on canning…

Four glass jars with pickled vegetables (jalapeños, red onions, cucumbers, slaw)

The Science of Food Preservation

Many people tell me that they hated science when in school but they are avid canners and food preservers who make delicious foods to eat all year round. You may ask how is food preservation an…

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Fall Food Preservation Tips

With the fall months starting, it is a time to finish up some canning for those colder winter months. These are a few tips to keep in mind with fall produce if you are planning on canning or…

Two stainless steel pressure cookers with jars of canned vegetables and a tomato

It's Canning Season: Tips for Safety

With the summer months here, there is more and more fresh produce available. Many are looking for ways to preserve it to have to eat later in the year. Here is some information about preserving fresh…

Spoon scooping strawberry jam from a glass jar among fresh strawberries

Jammin’ With Strawberries

You know you are getting close to summer when everywhere you turn there are strawberries. They are at the grocery stores, roadside stands, or farmer’s markets. You can even find places to “pick your…

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WNC Ferment On!

Fermentation is the process where the natural bacteria found in fresh vegetables utilize the carbohydrates to reproduce and excrete lactic acid, which preserves the vegetables and creates a…