The Home Food Preservation: Tomatoes and Salsa event will explain the scientific reasoning behind today’s recommended methods for making and processing tomatoes and salsa while dispelling food preservation myths and unsafe practices of the past. EVENT DETAILS Join us for a two-hour in-person workshop where our experts will share valuable tips on safely canning, freezing,…

ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP Join us for Home Food Preservation: Pressure Canning to learn more about pressure canning at home. Pressure canning is the only safe way to can low-acid foods, such as vegetables and meats. In this workshop, you will learn the science behind pressure canning recommendations and the basics of using a pressure…

ABOUT THE WEBINAR Preparing food in large quantities is different than food preparation in the home. Cooking for Crowds: A Volunteer's Guide to Safe Food Handling program helps non-profit organizations and their volunteers understand the risks involved with preparing large volumes of food and the important food safety practices that need to be implemented to…

Join us for lunch Saturday, August 9 & come support local vendors at our first ever pop-up makers market! Our Summer Makers Market will feature local vendors, hosted at our pavilion 11:00-2:00. The restaurant will be open 11:00-9:00. Cool Beans Brew will be here! ☕️☕️ Along with... Gallivanting Greenhouse🪴🌱 She Paints Co. with hand poured…

Meet your friendly Berks County farmers and producers, who'll be there with a bounty of homegrown goodies and handmade treasures! All tours are FREE as well! You can tour the Hiester Canal Museum, explore the Gruber Wagon Works. Entry is free. Event is from 9AM to 2PM.

ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR Discover the science behind safely preserving wild game in this engaging ninety-minute live webinar. As interest in home food preservation grows, understanding modern, research-based methods is essential for ensuring both safety and quality. Learn how to properly can, freeze, and dry wild game while dispelling common myths and outdated practices. Whether…