Food Preservation: Fermenting Sauerkraut Class

Learn fermentation basics while salting and preparing cabbage into tangy homemade sauerkraut. This practical food preservation workshop explores traditional techniques for safely fermenting vegetables at home.View original

Build practical food preservation skills through hands-on instruction in boiling-water-bath canning, learning safe techniques while preparing apple preserves in a beginner-friendly community workshop.View original

Practice boiling water bath canning while preparing cranberry orange chutney in a hands-on food preservation workshop. Learn safe jar processing and practical techniques for preserving seasonal fruit at home.View original

Hands-on lesson in safe water bath canning to preserve garden produce, with step-by-step guidance on jars, lids, acidity, processing times, and storage. Practical food preservation skills in a Cooperative Extension classroom setting.View original

A beginner-focused sourdough workshop covering key terminology plus how to feed, maintain, and troubleshoot a starter. Expect practical guidance geared toward home bakers building confidence with fermentation basics.View original

Learn hands-on fermentation techniques in a beginner-friendly food preservation demonstration led by Cooperative Extension. Participants can pack a small jar to take home and ferment.View original

Hands-on guidance for starting a productive home vegetable garden, from soil prep and planting schedules to growing fresh, flavorful produce. Practical tips tailored to Western North Carolina conditions with Cooperative Extension expertise.View original

Creative, practical instruction on preserving apples for year round use, with tips on storage methods and kitchen friendly techniques. A beginner friendly, hands on workshop in a local gardening and homesteading shop.View original

Practical homesteading class focused on raising backyard chickens for daily eggs and learning the basics of producing your own milk. Expect down to earth instruction geared toward getting started with small scale home food production.View original

Hands-on workshop on creating plant vouchers—pressed botanical specimens paired with clear labels and documentation. Learn practical herbarium-style preparation techniques while making artistic, functional records for study and collection.View original

Hands-on garden planning session focused on mapping a vegetable plot, choosing crops, and timing plantings for next season. Expect practical tips and peer discussion for building a more bountiful, low-stress veggie patch.View original

Practical beekeeping basics for beginners, covering how to start and maintain a healthy hive of pollinators. Expect step by step guidance on equipment, hive setup, and early season care at the Cooperative Extension center.View original

Hands-on winter gardening workshop teaches the milk jug method for starting seeds outdoors in mini greenhouses. Expect soil, seeds, and practical propagation tips geared toward successful cold-season germination.View original

Hands-on field instruction in Appalachian foraging techniques, focusing on identifying seasonal wild edibles and understanding local ecology. Expect practical safety guidance, ethical harvesting practices, and an immersive outdoor learning experience.View original

Creative holiday gift ideas made straight from the kitchen, focused on tasty, affordable homemade treats and pantry-style presents. Learn practical techniques and packaging tips in a hands-on class setting.View original

Learn winter sowing, an easy outdoor seed starting method that turns milk jugs into mini greenhouses. Let natural weather conditions help seeds grow into healthy seedlings.View original

Hands-on food safety manager training with practical kitchen and sanitation applications, followed by a certification exam. Built for restaurant and food service professionals seeking compliance-ready skills and credentialing.View original

Guided community walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foraging basics. Expect hands on learning about local ecology, safe harvesting practices, and practical nature skills on an outdoor Asheville route.View original

Hands-on pruning demonstration in the PPLG garden at the NC Arboretum, focusing on practical do’s and don’ts to avoid common plant care mistakes. Expect tool and technique guidance for shaping and maintaining healthy garden plants.View original

Explore how coffee varieties, origins, and processing methods shape flavor, with a clear introduction to specialty coffee production and the factors behind distinct cups, from bean to brew.View original