{"id":2156,"date":"2014-06-19T11:30:05","date_gmt":"2014-06-19T15:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.okraparadisefarms.com\/blog\/?p=2156"},"modified":"2014-06-19T12:01:32","modified_gmt":"2014-06-19T16:01:32","slug":"canning-at-lowndes-high-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.okraparadisefarms.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/canning-at-lowndes-high-school.html","title":{"rendered":"Canning at Lowndes High School"},"content":{"rendered":"

\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\nOur outing today to the canning plant was a grand success. We had peas shelled, blanched and bagged and canned some peaches!\r\n

\r\nThe canning plant at Lowndes High School is a wonderful resource\r\nin Lowndes County open now to the public for shelling, canning and\r\nmore. Behind the Lowndes High School on Norman Drive.\r\n

\r\nHere are pictures from the\r\n\r\ncanning class I taught there<\/a> yesterday,\r\norganized by the\r\n\r\nValdosta Community Garden<\/a> group.\r\nThese pictures are also\r\non facebook<\/a>.\r\n

\r\nPerfect timing. The Valdosta Daily Times had \r\n\r\nan article about the canning plant,\r\n\r\nCanning plant: Preserving a way of life<\/a>,\r\nby Kristin Finney, 11 June 2014,\r\n

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\r\n\r\n\"300x225<\/a>\r\nSummertime means fresh vegetable time, which means it’s time for\r\ncanning. And just in time, the Lowndes County School’s annual Food\r\nProcessing Center and Canning Plant is open for business and\r\nwelcoming customers.\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\nWhether you need shelling, blanching, canning, jarring or peach\r\npeeling, the processing center offers it. There are facilities\r\navailable to cook large amounts of soups, jellies, stews, boiled\r\npeanuts, etc. It also has an industrial-grade juicer.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

\r\nThe VDT article included directions:\r\n

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\r\n\r\n\"300x225<\/a>\r\nThe processing center is open 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays,\r\nFridays and Saturdays. The center will be open through July 16, but\r\nwill be closed on July 7 and 9.\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\nThe plant is located northwest of Martin Stadium by Interstate 75 at\r\nthe north end of Lowndes High School’s student parking lot and the\r\nsouth end of the main Lowndes High School building.\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\nMore information: Call (229) 245-2252.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

\r\n -gretchen\r\n<\/p>\r\n

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960×720 What great work spaces, in Canning Class at Lowndes High School, by Gretchen Quarterman, for Okra Paradise Farms, 18 June 2014, A wonderful resource in Lowndes County open now to the public for shelling, canning and more. Behind the Lowndes High School on Norman Drive. http:\/\/www.okraparadisefarms.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/canning-at-lowndes-high-school.html https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gretchen.quarterman\/media_set?set=a.793666293978908.1073741866.100000066335681&type=1 http:\/\/www.valdostadailytimes.com\/local\/x1396884585\/Canning-plant-Preserving-a-way-of-life <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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960×720 Sealing up, in Canning Class at Lowndes High School, by Gretchen Quarterman, for Okra Paradise Farms, 18 June 2014, A wonderful resource in Lowndes County open now to the public for shelling, canning and more. Behind the Lowndes High School on Norman Drive. http:\/\/www.okraparadisefarms.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/canning-at-lowndes-high-school.html https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gretchen.quarterman\/media_set?set=a.793666293978908.1073741866.100000066335681&type=1 http:\/\/www.valdostadailytimes.com\/local\/x1396884585\/Canning-plant-Preserving-a-way-of-life <\/div> <\/div>
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960×720 Nice big table, in Canning Class at Lowndes High School, by Gretchen Quarterman, for Okra Paradise Farms, 18 June 2014, A wonderful resource in Lowndes County open now to the public for shelling, canning and more. Behind the Lowndes High School on Norman Drive. http:\/\/www.okraparadisefarms.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/canning-at-lowndes-high-school.html https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gretchen.quarterman\/media_set?set=a.793666293978908.1073741866.100000066335681&type=1 http:\/\/www.valdostadailytimes.com\/local\/x1396884585\/Canning-plant-Preserving-a-way-of-life <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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960×720 James talks with Lynn about what goes on here, in Canning Class at Lowndes High School, by Gretchen Quarterman, for Okra Paradise Farms, 18 June 2014, A wonderful resource in Lowndes County open now to the public for shelling, canning and more. Behind the Lowndes High School on Norman Drive. http:\/\/www.okraparadisefarms.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/canning-at-lowndes-high-school.html https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gretchen.quarterman\/media_set?set=a.793666293978908.1073741866.100000066335681&type=1 http:\/\/www.valdostadailytimes.com\/local\/x1396884585\/Canning-plant-Preserving-a-way-of-life <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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960×720 Sheller, blancher, and work tables, in Canning Class at Lowndes High School, by Gretchen Quarterman, for Okra Paradise Farms, 18 June 2014, A wonderful resource in Lowndes County open now to the public for shelling, canning and more. Behind the Lowndes High School on Norman Drive. http:\/\/www.okraparadisefarms.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/canning-at-lowndes-high-school.html https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gretchen.quarterman\/media_set?set=a.793666293978908.1073741866.100000066335681&type=1 http:\/\/www.valdostadailytimes.com\/local\/x1396884585\/Canning-plant-Preserving-a-way-of-life <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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960×720 Bring your own jars or use their cans, in Canning Class at Lowndes High School, by Gretchen Quarterman, for Okra Paradise Farms, 18 June 2014, A wonderful resource in Lowndes County open now to the public for shelling, canning and more. Behind the Lowndes High School on Norman Drive. http:\/\/www.okraparadisefarms.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/canning-at-lowndes-high-school.html https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gretchen.quarterman\/media_set?set=a.793666293978908.1073741866.100000066335681&type=1 http:\/\/www.valdostadailytimes.com\/local\/x1396884585\/Canning-plant-Preserving-a-way-of-life <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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960×720 Utensils available, in Canning Class at Lowndes High School, by Gretchen Quarterman, for Okra Paradise Farms, 18 June 2014, A wonderful resource in Lowndes County open now to the public for shelling, canning and more. Behind the Lowndes High School on Norman Drive. http:\/\/www.okraparadisefarms.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/canning-at-lowndes-high-school.html https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gretchen.quarterman\/media_set?set=a.793666293978908.1073741866.100000066335681&type=1 http:\/\/www.valdostadailytimes.com\/local\/x1396884585\/Canning-plant-Preserving-a-way-of-life <\/div> <\/div>
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960×720 And there are on-site experts, in Canning Class at Lowndes High School, by Gretchen Quarterman, for Okra Paradise Farms, 18 June 2014, A wonderful resource in Lowndes County open now to the public for shelling, canning and more. Behind the Lowndes High School on Norman Drive. http:\/\/www.okraparadisefarms.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/canning-at-lowndes-high-school.html https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gretchen.quarterman\/media_set?set=a.793666293978908.1073741866.100000066335681&type=1 http:\/\/www.valdostadailytimes.com\/local\/x1396884585\/Canning-plant-Preserving-a-way-of-life <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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720×960 More processing details, in Canning Class at Lowndes High School, by Gretchen Quarterman, for Okra Paradise Farms, 18 June 2014, A wonderful resource in Lowndes County open now to the public for shelling, canning and more. Behind the Lowndes High School on Norman Drive. http:\/\/www.okraparadisefarms.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/canning-at-lowndes-high-school.html https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gretchen.quarterman\/media_set?set=a.793666293978908.1073741866.100000066335681&type=1 http:\/\/www.valdostadailytimes.com\/local\/x1396884585\/Canning-plant-Preserving-a-way-of-life <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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960×720 Materials for canning class, in Canning Class at Lowndes High School, by Gretchen Quarterman, for Okra Paradise Farms, 18 June 2014, A wonderful resource in Lowndes County open now to the public for shelling, canning and more. Behind the Lowndes High School on Norman Drive. http:\/\/www.okraparadisefarms.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/canning-at-lowndes-high-school.html https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gretchen.quarterman\/media_set?set=a.793666293978908.1073741866.100000066335681&type=1 http:\/\/www.valdostadailytimes.com\/local\/x1396884585\/Canning-plant-Preserving-a-way-of-life <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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960×720 Our group for canning class, in Canning Class at Lowndes High School, by Gretchen Quarterman, for Okra Paradise Farms, 18 June 2014, A wonderful resource in Lowndes County open now to the public for shelling, canning and more. Behind the Lowndes High School on Norman Drive. http:\/\/www.okraparadisefarms.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/canning-at-lowndes-high-school.html https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gretchen.quarterman\/media_set?set=a.793666293978908.1073741866.100000066335681&type=1 http:\/\/www.valdostadailytimes.com\/local\/x1396884585\/Canning-plant-Preserving-a-way-of-life <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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960×720 Getting sheller ready, in Canning Class at Lowndes High School, by Gretchen Quarterman, for Okra Paradise Farms, 18 June 2014, A wonderful resource in Lowndes County open now to the public for shelling, canning and more. Behind the Lowndes High School on Norman Drive. http:\/\/www.okraparadisefarms.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/canning-at-lowndes-high-school.html https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gretchen.quarterman\/media_set?set=a.793666293978908.1073741866.100000066335681&type=1 http:\/\/www.valdostadailytimes.com\/local\/x1396884585\/Canning-plant-Preserving-a-way-of-life <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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960×720 Loading a bushel of acre peas, in Canning Class at Lowndes High School, by Gretchen Quarterman, for Okra Paradise Farms, 18 June 2014, A wonderful resource in Lowndes County open now to the public for shelling, canning and more. Behind the Lowndes High School on Norman Drive. http:\/\/www.okraparadisefarms.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/canning-at-lowndes-high-school.html https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gretchen.quarterman\/media_set?set=a.793666293978908.1073741866.100000066335681&type=1 http:\/\/www.valdostadailytimes.com\/local\/x1396884585\/Canning-plant-Preserving-a-way-of-life <\/div> <\/div>
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960×720 Shelled in just a moment, in Canning Class at Lowndes High School, by Gretchen Quarterman, for Okra Paradise Farms, 18 June 2014, A wonderful resource in Lowndes County open now to the public for shelling, canning and more. Behind the Lowndes High School on Norman Drive. http:\/\/www.okraparadisefarms.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/canning-at-lowndes-high-school.html https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gretchen.quarterman\/media_set?set=a.793666293978908.1073741866.100000066335681&type=1 http:\/\/www.valdostadailytimes.com\/local\/x1396884585\/Canning-plant-Preserving-a-way-of-life <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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960×720 Picking out the bits, in Canning Class at Lowndes High School, by Gretchen Quarterman, for Okra Paradise Farms, 18 June 2014, A wonderful resource in Lowndes County open now to the public for shelling, canning and more. Behind the Lowndes High School on Norman Drive. http:\/\/www.okraparadisefarms.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/canning-at-lowndes-high-school.html https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gretchen.quarterman\/media_set?set=a.793666293978908.1073741866.100000066335681&type=1 http:\/\/www.valdostadailytimes.com\/local\/x1396884585\/Canning-plant-Preserving-a-way-of-life <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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960×720 Just a few more, in Canning Class at Lowndes High School, by Gretchen Quarterman, for Okra Paradise Farms, 18 June 2014, A wonderful resource in Lowndes County open now to the public for shelling, canning and more. Behind the Lowndes High School on Norman Drive. http:\/\/www.okraparadisefarms.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/canning-at-lowndes-high-school.html https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gretchen.quarterman\/media_set?set=a.793666293978908.1073741866.100000066335681&type=1 http:\/\/www.valdostadailytimes.com\/local\/x1396884585\/Canning-plant-Preserving-a-way-of-life <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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960×720 Rinsing the peas, in Canning Class at Lowndes High School, by Gretchen Quarterman, for Okra Paradise Farms, 18 June 2014, A wonderful resource in Lowndes County open now to the public for shelling, canning and more. Behind the Lowndes High School on Norman Drive. http:\/\/www.okraparadisefarms.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/canning-at-lowndes-high-school.html https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gretchen.quarterman\/media_set?set=a.793666293978908.1073741866.100000066335681&type=1 http:\/\/www.valdostadailytimes.com\/local\/x1396884585\/Canning-plant-Preserving-a-way-of-life <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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