Food Programs

Food Preservation

Need to have your Canning Gauge tested?

Sydney has a presto testing unit to test pressure canner gauges. It is free of charge all year around. Call Sydney to set up an appointment to get your pressure canner gauge tested!

423-346-3000

I Think I Can – Canning Group!

I Think I Can is a Morgan County Extension Facebook Canning group. Sydney uses this Facebook page to share research-based food preservation information. Members have access to the material at any time and can visit topics they choose. The topics that will be included in the group includes: Waterbath Canning, Pressure Canning, Drying, Fermenting, and more! The group will also be used to share up-to-date information as well as recipes with those who are members. To become a member, click here!

Canning College

Canning College offers the latest safe-canning recommendations for jams and jellies, pickled foods or fermentation, fruits, vegetables and meat processes. This is a hands on 3 session class that will take place in May and June 2023. There is a fee for the class to cover course materials!

May – Pine Orchard Community Center

June – Sunbright Community Center