Lesson 1.2 - Why can?

Preserving more than just food… Water bath canning is more than a kitchen skill - it’s an act of stewardship, independence, and love.

Here’s why we can:

1. Preserve the Harvest

Whether it’s from your garden, a U-pick farm, or a local market, canning lets you enjoy seasonal abundance all year long — without relying on the freezer.

2. Save Money

Home-canned foods stretch your grocery budget. You buy or grow in bulk, preserve what you’d otherwise lose, and skip the expensive processed jars at the store.

3. Feed Your Family Well

Canning means you control what goes into your food — no dyes, preservatives, or hidden sugars. It’s wholesome food, made with your hands, for the people you love.

4. Practice Stewardship

We believe in making the most of what God provides — not wasting it. Canning helps us use everything we’re given, with gratitude and intention.

5. Reclaim a Lost Skill

Canning connects us to generations before us. It’s a rhythm of the seasons, a quiet rebellion against instant everything, and a hands-on way to pass on knowledge to our children.

6. Build Self-Sufficiency

When shelves are empty or prices climb, your pantry becomes a source of security. Canning is one way we take back food freedom — one jar at a time.