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Canning topics: water bath, pressure canning, supplies, etc.

Here's where the brewers and winemakers meet.

Whether we're in it for the meat, milk, eggs or manure, livestock (as the word itself suggests) is a way not only to produce food, but also preserve it.

Homebrewing is rewarding and fun, but sometimes it can seem intimidating to get started! No need to fear; it's actually quite simple for the beginner and gets progressively more challenging as the brewer is ready to advance. We will demonstrate a full-grain mash, but we'll also discuss extract brewing and partial grain. We'll also discuss mead/wine making.We will have a special segment where the group can breakout into either a "beginner" or "experienced" session where they get customized…See More

If you like smoked meats and cheeses, then this workshop is for you! Come join us for our Smoking Workshop and learn all about smoking from "brine to bacon"! We'll be demonstrating and discussing various curing techniques and then we'll demonstrate smoking in our circa 1817 original smokehouse. We'll also discuss modern smoking methods and build-your-own smokehouses.We are offering, for those interested: If participants wish to bring meat of their own for practice, then please message Chris…See More