Food Preservation - Hands-On Workshops

Ever wonder how to preserve all those great garden vegetables? University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s hands-on food preservation workshops will teach you the basics of canning and freezing, including how to use pressure canners and water bath canners to preserve pickles, jam, and vegetables.  Learn from the experts. We will provide fresh produce and canning jars. Check our listings below for upcoming workshops or contact your local UMaine Extension county office.

Don’t see a workshop offered in your area?  Know of a great kitchen facility where we could have one?  Request a workshop!

Date: May 17, 2012
Topic: Hot Water Bath Canning and Freezing
Location: Lewiston High School, 156 East Ave., Lewiston
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Cost: $17 ($10 scholarships are available)
For more information or to register: call 207-795-4141 or visit www.lewistonadulted.org/courses.php?q=cooking
Taught by: Kate McCarty, Program Aide and Master Food Preservers

Date: May 20, 2012
Topic: Hot Water Bath Canning and Freezing
Location: University of Maine Orono, Hitchner Hall
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Cost: $10 (scholarships are available)
For more information or to register: call Theresa Tilton at 207-942-7396
Taught by: Felicia Dumont, Food Preservation Program Aide

Date: May 24, 2012
Topic: Hot Water Bath Canning and Freezing: Rhubarb
Location: UMaine Cooperative Extension, 75 Clearwater Dr., Suite 104, Falmouth
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Cost: $10 (scholarships are available)
For more information or to register: call 1-866-609-5183 or visit www.mainehealth.org/LRC (More cooking classes available)
Taught by: Kate McCarty, Program Aide and Master Food Preservers

Date: May 29, 2012
Topic: Preserving Pickled Spring Vegetables
Location: Biddeford Adult Ed, 189 Alfred Street, Biddeford
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Cost: $22 ($10 Scholarships are available)
For more information or to register: call 207-282-3883 or visit biddeford.maineadulted.org/courses/course/pickled_spring_vegetables
Taught by: Kate McCarty, Program Aide and Master Food Preservers

Date: May 30, 2012
Topic: Hot Water Bath Canning and Freezing
Location: UMaine Cooperative Extension Piscataquis County Office, 165 East Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft
Time: 3:00 – 6:00 PM
Cost: $15 ($10 scholarships are available)
For more information or to register: call Amanda Miles at 207-564-3301 or email Amanda.miles@maine.edu
Taught by: Jason Bolton, Extension Educator, and Felicia Dumont, Food Preservation Program Aide

Date: May 31, 2012
Topic: Hot Water Bath Canning and Freezing
Location: Bath Adult Ed, Bath
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Cost: $17 ($10 scholarships are available)
For more information or to register: call 207-443-8255 or visit bath.maineadulted.org/courses/course/preserving_the_harvest_handsonfood_preservation
Taught by: Kate McCarty, Program Aide and Master Food Preservers

Date: June 2, 2012
Topic: Hot Water Bath Canning and Freezing
Location: Wells High School, 200 Sanford Road
, Wells
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $15 ($10 scholarships are available)
For more information or to register: call 207-646-4565 or visit wells-ogunquit.maineadulted.org/courses/course/preserving_the_harvest__handson_home_canning_and_freezing_workshop
Taught by: Joan Kolias, Master Food Preserver

Date: June 26, 2012
Topic: Hot Water Bath Canning and Freezing: Strawberry Jam
Location: UMaine Cooperative Extension, 75 Clearwater Dr., Suite 104, Falmouth
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Cost: $10 (scholarships are available)
For more information or to register: call 207-781-6099 or email lois.elwell@maine.edu
Taught by: Kate McCarty, Program Aide and Master Food Preservers

Date: July 10, 2012
Topic: Hot Water Bath Canning and Freezing: Strawberry Jam
Location: UMaine Cooperative Extension, 75 Clearwater Dr., Suite 104, Falmouth
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Cost: $10 (scholarships are available)
For more information or to register: call 207-781-6099 or email lois.elwell@maine.edu
Taught by: Kate McCarty, Program Aide and Master Food Preservers

Date: July 24, 2012
Topic: Hot Water Bath Canning and Freezing: Dilly Beans
Location: UMaine Cooperative Extension, 9 Olson Road, South Paris
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Cost: $10 (scholarships are available)
For more information or to register: call 207-743-6329 or email ceoxf@umext.maine.edu
Taught by: Kate McCarty, Program Aide and Master Food Preservers

Date: July 26, 2012
Topic: Hot Water Bath Canning and Freezing: Strawberry Jam
Location: UMaine Cooperative Extension, 24 Main St. Lisbon Falls
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Cost: $10 (scholarships are available)
For more information or to register: call 207-353-5550 or email andsag@umext.maine.edu
Taught by: Kate McCarty, Program Aide and Master Food Preservers

Date: July 31, 2012
Topic: Hot Water Bath Canning and Freezing: Dilly Beans
Location: UMaine Cooperative Extension, 75 Clearwater Dr., Suite 104, Falmouth
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Cost: $10 (scholarships are available)
For more information or to register: call 207-781-6099 or email lois.elwell@maine.edu
Taught by: Kate McCarty, Program Aide and Master Food Preservers

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