Fruits and Vegetable Canning and Preserving Workshop set for April 12, 2023
Baton Rouge, La. - The Southern University Ag Center and Councilwoman Chauna Banks are set to host a workshop to teach participants how to can and preserve fruits and vegetables. The event will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Jewel J. Newman Community Center, 2013 Central Road, Baton Rouge, LA.
Participants will be taught to preserve and can fruits and vegetables through research-based methods, inclusive of hands-on class activities to facilitate the knowledge of preservation, with supervision from the Southern University Ag Center’s staff.
The series will highlight the basics of canning food, trends in food preservation, and the science, equipment, and safety practices required during the canning process. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to prepare a fruit or vegetable, pack a jar, and take home a tasty treat!
For additional information, contact Councilwoman Banks at council-dist2@brla.gov or Milagro Berhane at milagro_berhane@suagcenter.com.