Food Preservation Workshops

bowls of peppers, green beans, and a bunch of carrots with canner and canning jars
Photo by Edwin Remsberg

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.

Don’t see a workshop offered near you? Request a food preservation workshop.

Date: November 18, 2021
Topic: Cooking for the Holidays with your Electric Pressure Cooker
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: virtual
Price: $5
To register: sign up online

Date: December 2, 2021
Topic: Dehydrating and Freezing
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: virtual
Price: $10
To register: sign up online

Date: December 9, 2021
Topic: Pressure Canning Basics
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: virtual
Price: $10
To register: sign up online

Looking for resources from and recordings of previous webinars? View our Food Preservation and Nutrition Webinar Resources!