Food Preservation Workshops
Ever wonder how to preserve and use all of that great locally-grown produce? University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s 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. Workshops are taught by UMaine Extension staff and Master Food Preserver volunteers.
Date: April 3, 2023
Topic: Preserving Dilly Beans & Pickles
Location: Messalonskee High School, 131 Messalonskee High Dr, Oakland, ME
Time: 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $26
To register: Register online (waiting list available)
Date: April 10, 2023
Topic: Preserving Jams and Jellies
Location: Messalonskee High School, 131 Messalonskee High Dr, Oakland, ME
Time: 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $26
To register: Register online
Date: May 2, 2023
Topic: Canning Rhubarb Lemon Rosemary Jam
Location: OOB High School, 40 E.E. Cummings Blvd, Old Orchard Beach, ME
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $29
To register: Register online
Date: May 8, 2023
Topic: Canning Pickled Spring Vegetables
Location: Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St, Lewiston, ME
Time: 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
To register: Register online
More Spring 2023 Workshops Coming Soon!
Don’t see a workshop offered near you? Request a food preservation workshop by completing and submitting this form.
Financial assistance is available for those in need; please contact the UMaine Extension staff at extension.foodhealthcumberland@maine.edu for more information.
Looking for food preservation webinars recordings and resources? View our Food Preservation and Nutrition Webinar Resources!