Board of the Maine Landscapers and Nursery Association

Falmouth, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a workshop about preserving Maine foods on Thursday, August 29 from 5:30–8 p.m. at the Cumberland County Office, 75 Clearwater Dr, Falmouth.

“Preserving the Harvest” will teach the basic steps for safely making and canning salsa at home. Extension professional Kate McCarty will lead the workshop; fresh produce and canning jars will be provided.

Registration is required; the cost is $20 per workshop. Register on the program webpage to receive the link and resources. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Kate McCarty, 207.781.6099; kate.mccarty@maine.edu.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension

As a trusted resource for over 100 years, Extension has supported UMaine’s land and sea grant public education role by conducting community-driven, research-based programs in every Maine county. UMaine Extension seeks to build thriving communities and grow the food-based economy, focusing on aspects from production and processing to nutrition, food safety and food security. Extension also conducts the most successful out-of-school youth educational program in Maine through 4-H which offers hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement and creates a positive environment where participants are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.