Union County Canning Plant

Union County Canning Plant is a community facility designed exclusively for home canning. You will manage the canning process while we ensure safe processing. This home canning facility is not certified for commercial use, meaning that any products canned here cannot be sold. Please remember to adhere to canning safety guidelines during your visit. 

Open Tuesdays & Thursdays  

July-October  

*Appointment Needed*

Schedule your day/time by calling or emailing the home canning facility at the Canning Plant. Please DON'T assume you have an appointment until you have received confirmation from a staff member. For your first visit, fill out the 2026 Registration Form and ask a staff member for an assigned number. This will be your number for the year, and you should use it on all subsequent visits. In case you forget your number, a list will be posted for your reference. Upon arrival, check in with a staff member and proceed to your assigned table. Prepare your product according to canning safety guidelines. If your product requires steaming or cooking, notify a staff member for assistance. Place jars upside down in a small basket for sterilization, allowing a staff member to sterilize them for you. Write your registration number on the lids with a Sharpie, and mark an

For safety reasons, please wear closed-toe shoes when visiting our home canning facility. No children under the age of 13 are permitted on-site. All recipes submitted for the canning process must adhere to approved canning safety guidelines from recognized authorities such as the UGA National Center for Home Food Preservation or USDA.

The Union County Canning Plant will not process the following items to ensure canning safety:

- Vegetables that lack current USDA canning guidelines

- Dairy products including cream, milk, cheese, sour cream, and yogurt

- Non-vegetable starches such as pasta, rice, flour, and cornstarch

- Non-Dairy alternatives.

At our home canning facility, we provide jars, lids (Ball or Kerr), rings, various products to be canned, and all necessary ingredients. While you're welcome to bring your own kitchenware, we also have a selection of kitchen items available for your use. Please keep in mind that this is a shared space with limited materials available, and it's important to follow canning safety guidelines during the canning process. 

COST: $0.50 per pint / $0.50 per quart