Canning and Preserving Workshop

The Southern University Ag Center will host a fruits and vegetables canning and preserving workshop from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Sept. 11, 2025, in room 157 of Pinkie Thrift Hall on Southern University’s campus.

Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m.

The workshop will provide a hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of food preservation and canning.

Participants will learn how to safely preserve seasonal produce, the current trends in food preservation, and the essential equipment. During the workshop, participants will prepare fruit, pack a jar, and receive a jar of preserves to take home.

The workshop is free and open to the public, but seating is limited.