Prince Edward County Cannery

The Cannery offers 2 different services to Virginia residents. 1. Process produce and meats for personal consumption (not for resale): Bring produce of your choice to preserve for year-round use! The Cannery also offers processing equipment for meats. For food preserved for personal use only, it will be processed into bi-metal cans and these cans must be purchased at the Cannery. The Cannery is open for use by folks processing foods for personal use on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday mornings from July through October. In the off season, November through June, the Cannery is open by appointment only and the minimum volume to process is one bushel. Call for appointments or more information about production for personal use: (434) 223-8664. 2. Processing produce for retail sale (no meats can be processed for resale): A separate service provided by the Cannery is the use of the facility as a commercial kitchen. Since 2012, farmers and food entrepreneurs can use the Cannery to create refrigerated, frozen, or shelf-stable foods to sell directly to the public or through retailers and wholesalers. These food entrepreneurs are the Cannery's "Commercial Clients" and they may use glass or plastic containers. Commercial Clients are not permitted to process in bi-metal cans. Also available is a contract packing service to process produce on behalf of Virginia farmers and food entrepreneurs. Cannery availability is by appointment only. Call Allie Hill for more information: (434) 960-8958