Summer Solstice Canning Class

Join us at Shepard’s Flock Farm & Apothecary for a comprehensive, three-hour immersion into the art and science of water bath canning. This hands-on class is designed to take the guesswork out of food preservation and teach you the technical basics of pH safety, pectin usage, and shelf-stable quality.

At our Elgin farm during the peak of the June harvest, we'll work in small groups at dedicated stations to craft two seasonal staples: crisp, herb-infused Garden Pickles and a low-sugar Berry Jam.

What You’ll Learn:

• The mechanics of water bath canning and equipment safety.

• How to maintain "snap" and texture in summer cucumbers.

• The chemistry of pectin in small-batch berry preserves.