Description
Preserve the flavors of the season while learning safe, research-based pressure canning techniques. Join Virginia Cooperative Extension for a hands-on workshop focused on preparing and pressure canning vegetable soup. Participants will gain practical experience using pressure canners and learn the principles of safe home food preservation.
Vegetable Soup Pressure Canning Workshops will be offered in three locations. Participants must select the workshop they wish to attend during registration.
- Class Dates, Times, and Locations:
Shenandoah County
Monday, July 13, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Virginia Cooperative Extension – Shenandoah County Office
600 N. Main St., Suite 100
Woodstock, VA 22664
Page County
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Virginia Cooperative Extension – Page County Office
215 W. Main St.
Stanley, VA 22851
Warren County
Saturday, July 18, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Happy Creek Antiques
515 N. Commerce Ave., Suite B
Front Royal, VA 22630
Outline
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articipants will learn:
- Principles of pressure canning
- Safe preparation and canning of vegetable soup
- Step-by-Step pressure canning procedures
- Equipment recommendations and maintenance
- Current USDA and Virginia Cooperative Extension food preservation guidelines
- Resources for continued home food preservation
For additional information, contact Amanda Johnson at amandajj@vt.edu or 540-665-5699
Notes
Cost: $25
Registration Deadline: One week prior to each class date
Payment Methods: Credit Card or Check*
Refund Policy: No refunds beginning 7 days prior to your workshop; however, participants may send someone in their place. Any approved refunds will incur a $5 processing fee.
*This system is designed to process online credit card payments only. Individuals wishing to pay by check should make checks payable to "Treasurer, Virginia Tech" and include a note indicating which workshop they plan to attend along with their contact information. Checks should be mailed to:
Virginia Cooperative Extension – Frederick County Office
107 N. Kent Street
Winchester, VA 22601
If you have questions about this program, please contact Amanda Johnson at amandajj@vt.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services, or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Virginia Cooperative Extension – Frederick County Office at (540) 665-5699 during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at least five days prior to the event. TDD number is (800) 828-1120.