Did you know that there is a separate division of our facility that assists people with “home canning”? If you want to process foods for personal consumption (not for resale), come use the cannery! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, you can process foods into metal cans quickly and easily. It’s an amazing experience! More here about the Prince Edward County Cannery.
Garden Planning for Food Preservation
- Planning the Vegetable Garden from Virginia Cooperative Extension
- Virginia Planting Calendar and Crop Yield Guide from Virginia Cooperative Extension
- Plant Spacing and Yield Estimates Graphic
- Fruit and Vegetable Yields for Home Canning by University of Georgia
- Virginia Master Gardener’s “Get Growing” Webinar Series on YouTube
Water Bath Canning
- Boiling Water Bath Canning by Virginia Cooperative Extension
- Using Boiling Water Canners by National Center for Home Food Preservation
- Water Bath Canning by Ball Corporation
Freezing
- Freezing Fruits and Vegetables by Virginia Cooperative Extension
- Blanching Vegetables by National Center for Home Food Preservation
Dehydrating
- Food Dehydrators by National Center for Home Food Preservation
- Using Dehydration to Preserve Fruits, Vegetables, and Meats by Virginia Cooperative Extension
Fermenting
- Preparing and Canning Fermented and Pickled Foods by National Center for Home Food Preservation
- Wine Making for the Home Gardener by North Dakota State University
Virginia Food Works 