Upcoming Fermentation Workshops

Photo of SCOBY in glass jar, fermented vegetables in jars with CO2 lid, person closing jar of sauerkraut, person pouring kombucha

Want to learn how to safely ferment your own foods at home? Join us at the Bladen Extension Office for two hands-on workshops where you'll gain practical skills and take home your very own fermented creations!

  1. Fermentation: Sauerkraut
  • Dates & Times: Oct 7 at 10:00 AM or Oct 8 at 5:30 PM
  • Highlights: Learn food safety, cover basics for foods like sauerkraut and yogurt, and make-and-take your own jar of sauerkraut!
  • Registration Deadline: October 2
  1. Fermentation: Kombucha
  • Dates & Times: Oct 28 at 10:00 AM or Oct 29 at 5:30 PM
  • Highlights: Learn the basics of safe fermenting and start your own SCOBY pellicle to take home!
  • Registration Deadline: October 26

Event Details (Both Classes):

  • Location: Bladen Extension Office (450 Smith Circle, Elizabethtown)
  • Cost: $20 per class - Registration fee must be paid in advance at the Bladen Extension Office; we accept cash or check (made payable to Bladen Extension).
  • Class Size: Limited to just 12 spots per session to ensure a quality hands-on experience!

Spots are extremely limited and fill up fast - be sure to register before the deadlines!

For questions or disability-related accommodations, please contact Jessie Jones at 910-862-4591 or jessie_jones@ncsu.edu.