It might be too late, but...

Cramahe Now reader Pat Johnston sent us a last-minute note about the seminar taking place in Codrington on Tuesday. There may still be a couple of places available.

Northumberland County through the Economic Development and Tourism Department is hosting two canning workshops with a Bernardin Chef (the people who make Mason jars and snap lids, pectin and all that other great stuff!). Through these workshops, we are promoting the benefits of local food including easy and delicious recipes using things grown right here in the community.

Pre-Registration is required, along with a payment for each $20 workshop you'd like to attend. Those attending the workshop will receive the Bernardin Home Canning Starter Kit with all the tools you need to start canning. The kit retails for $55 and even if you're a canner from way-back, the workshop could be a great refresher, and the kit may be that holiday gift that keeps giving! This is an ideal opportunity to help the next generation of canners get started! Registration for each workshop is limited to 20 people.

Workshops take place:

7pm, Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009 at the Codrington Community Centre, 2992 County Rd 30 in the Municipality of Brighton.

7pm, Wednesday Nov 25, 2009 at the Baltimore Recreation Centre, 23 Community Centre Road, Baltimore.

To register call 1-800-354-7050 ext 2492, registration can be paid by cash or called in with a credit card. To see the event poster please visit www.ProudlyNorthumberland.ca

Agriculture is an important part of our local economy, and through initiatives like this we help people recognize that the "Proudly Northumberland" symbol means that the product was grown or produced, right here at home, in our own communities, by our friends and neighbours. Buying local isn't just good for the economy… local food is part of a healthy lifestyle and in Northumberland County we're lucky to have those choices available to us whether we eat at home, or at any number of our local restaurants. Access to fresh local food is a vital part of our community.