Pressure Canning Class – May 21

Ready to move beyond jams & jellies? Ready to preserve all of your garden bounty? Ready to have hearty meals on your pantry shelf?     **Join us for a hands-on class to can vegetables** Tuesday, May 21, 2013 ~ 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Vernon Community Center 2808 Yellow Jacket Drive,  Vernon, FL Cost: …

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Meals on the Run

Learn tips and tricks to make quick, easy, budget-friendly meals in the slow cooker, skillet, and microwave. Two dates and locations (6:00-8:00 pm CDT): Thursday, May 23, Washington County Ag Center, 1424 Jackson Ave, Chipley Tuesday, May 28, Walton County Extension Office, 732 N. 9th Street, DeFuniak Springs Registration fee is $7 and includes sample …

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Summer SHIP Homebuyer Education Class Schedule Now Available

The May-August 2013 Homebuyer Education Class Schedule is now posted on our website.  Please contact the Washington County Extension Office, 850.638.6265 (TDD, via the Florida Relay Service, 1.800-955.8771) to pre-register.

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You Can Dehydrate THAT? Class

It’s time to move beyond jerky and learn how to preserve a wide variety of foods! What percentage of food is water? How much space can be saved removing the water from food? How much longer can food last if it’s dehydrated and vacuum sealed? Come learn how to maximize your dehydrator with this introduction …

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Winter-Spring SHIP Homebuyer Education Class Schedule Now Available

The January-April 2013 Homebuyer Education Class Schedule is now posted on our website.  Please contact the Washington County Extension Office, 850.638.6265 (TDD, via the Florida Relay Service, 1.800-955.8771) to pre-register.

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Fall SHIP Homebuyer Education Class Schedule Now Available

The September-December 2012 Homebuyer Education Class Schedule is now posted on our website.  Please contact the Washington County Extension Office, 850.638.6265 (TDD, via the Florida Relay Service, 1.800-955.8771) to pre-register.

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PRESSURE CANNING CLASS – JULY 24th

click here to download pressure canning class flyer    Ready to move beyond jams & jellies? Ready to preserve all of your garden bounty? Ready to have hearty meals on your pantry shelf?     **Join us for a hands-on class to make vegetable soup** Cost: $5.00 – includes materials and quart jar of soup …

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Tomatoes-Whole or Halved (Packed in Water)

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Whole or Halved Tomatoes (packed in water) Quantity: An average of 21 pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts; an average of 13 pounds is needed per canner load of 9 pints. A bushel weighs 53 pounds and yields 15 to 21 quarts-an average of 3 pounds per quart. Please read Using Pressure Canners and Using Boiling …

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Blueberry Jam

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Berry Jams without added pectin (includes Blackberry, Blueberry, Boysenberry, Dewberry, Gooseberry, Loganberry, Raspberry, Youngberry)     9 cups crushed berries 6 cups sugar Yield: About 7 or 8 half-pint jars Please read Using Boiling Water Canners before beginning. If this is your first time canning, it is recommended that you read Principles of Home Canning. Procedure: Sterilize canning jars. Wash …

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Summer Homebuyer Education Class Schedule Now Available

The May-August 2012 Homebuyer Education Class Schedule is posted on our website.  Please contact the Washington County Extension Office, 850.638.6265 (TDD, via the Florida Relay Service, 1.800-955.8771) to pre-register.

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