Join us for a hands-on summer series to learn the basics of safe home canning! Whether you're brand new or need a refresher, this two-part class format will guide you through both water bath and pressure canning methods, with time to ask questions, get hands-on experience, and take home supplies.

This class series is a joint effort between N.C. Cooperative Extension of Yancey and Mitchell Counties, in partnership with North Toe Traditions, a ministry of Green Mountain Presbyterian Church. Currently, the classes offered at the Buladean Community Center and the Bradshaw Fire Department are only available to residents of these communities. 

Together, we’re working to enhance food access and self-sufficiency in our communities following the impact of Hurricane Helene. North Toe Traditions recognizes that the damage to homes and farmlands will take years to fully recover from—and that faith, food, and seed are essential tools in that recovery. We at Extension are grateful to be a small part of this effort.

If you'd like to schedule classes like these in your community, please reach out!

🗓️ Class Series Schedule & Locations

Buladean Community Center (Mitchell County)

• June 27: Intro Class + Supply Pickup

• July 18: Hands-On Demonstration

Bradshaw Fire Department in Tipton Hill (Yancey County)

• July 25: Intro Class + Supply Pickup

• August 1: Hands-On Demonstration

🕙 All sessions are from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
🧺 Produce for demonstrations will be provided.

Additional Canning Demonstrations:

Looking for a one-time demo instead? Come see canning in action at these community events:

• July 12 | Center for Pioneer Life (Yancey County)
  🕙 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

• September 13 | Dig In! Community Garden (Yancey County)
  🕐 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

These demos are perfect if you're curious about the canning process or want a refresher before trying it at home.