Food and Nutrition
University of Maine Cooperative Extension provides practical, how-to solutions based on University research and USDA guidelines. The Extension nutrition staff offers a variety of opportunities for you to learn about food safety, healthy food habits, and food preserving techniques.
Cumberland County Food and Nutrition Staff:
- Kathy Savoie, ksavoie@maine.edu, Extension Educator
- Kate McCarty, kate.mccarty@maine.edu, Professional
- Brenda Bracy, brenda.bracy@maine.edu, Community Education Assistant, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
Explore Food and Nutrition Opportunities
- Food Preservation Workshops
- Master Food Preserver Program
- Cooking for Crowds: Food Safety Training for Volunteers
- ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification
- How-to Videos
- Pressure Gauge Testing Service
- Preserving the Harvest
- Food and Health Publications
- Preserving Maine Foods Frequently Asked Questions
- Master Food Preserver Volunteers (password-protected)
- Maine Foods For the Month
- Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)