Date & time: Monday, July 28 – 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Cost: Free event. Pre-registration is required.

Pre-register to attend this event by July 23 at https://bit.ly/3SXL7iC.

About this Event
Learn how to take the abundance of local produce available during the growing season and preserve it for enjoyment all year long. Abigail Creigh, Purdue Extension Health and Human Sciences Educator, will guide participants through an overview of canning and food preservation methods.

Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.

If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Abigail Creigh prior to the event at 260-636-2111 or creigh@purdue.edu by July 21, 2025.

If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Abigail Creigh prior to the event at 260-636-2111 or creigh@purdue.edu by July 22, 2025.

For more information, allences@purdue.edu or call (260) 481-6826.

About Johnnie Mae Farm
Johnnie Mae Farm is a collaboration between Purdue Extension - Allen County and the City of Fort Wayne on an urban farm that’s like none other. Johnnie Mae Farm was designed to be a community gathering place where neighbors can meet, get to know each other and learn. It is also a farm where fresh, organically grown produce, that’s culturally relevant and delicious, is available for purchase at the weekly farm market.

With it’s commercial quality kitchen and sprawling farm grounds Johnnie Mae Farm is a perfect place for educational and fun events too.

The farm is located in the heart of the Renaissance Pointe neighborhood and the farm market is open to all. No eligibility requirements or restrictions.