Food Preservation Webinar Resources
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension “Preserving the Maine Harvest” webinar series features lively discussion and demonstrations of how to preserve Maine foods throughout our growing season. These webinars are offered “online/live” and recorded for later viewing. Past webinar recordings and resources for seasonal Maine foods are offered, sorted and listed by category below.
Instructors, Food Preservation Webinar Series:
- Kathy Savoie, Extension Educator
- Kate McCarty, Food Systems Professional
- Laurie Bowen, Food Systems Professional
- Lisa Fishman, Nutrition Education Professional
- Viña Lindley, Home Horticulture Professional
Questions About the Series?
Contact Kate McCarty at kate.mccarty@maine.edu.
2026 Food Preservation Webinar Series
We are excited to announce the return of our popular food preservation webinars this summer! The 2026 webinar series will cover preserving different seasonal foods in a live format with the ability to ask the experts all your questions.
Freeze Drying
- Date: Tuesday, August 25
- Location: Webinar, the Zoom link will be sent with completed registration.
- Time: 2:00-2:45 p.m.
- Cost: $5 donation per session is optional
To register for any or all webinars use Preservation Webinar registration form.
Quick and Easy Preserving
- Date: Tuesday, September 8
- Location: Webinar, the Zoom link will be sent with completed registration.
- Time: 2:00-2:45 p.m.
- Cost: $5 donation per session is optional
To register for any or all webinars use Preservation Webinar registration form.
For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Renée Whiting, 207.581.8364; renee.whiting@maine.edu.
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