Food Preservation Workshops
Ever wonder how to preserve and use all of that great locally-grown produce? University of Maine Cooperative Extension 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.
Financial assistance is available; please email the UMaine Extension staff at extension.foodnutritioncumberland@maine.edu for more information.
Upcoming Preserving Workshops
Date: May 16, 2026
Topic: Pressure Canning
Location: Dexter Town Hall, Dexter, ME
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $25
Register: Pressure Canning Dexter Registration
Date: June 2, 2026
Topic: Growing and Preserving Herbs
Location: UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, Falmouth, ME
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $15
Register: Growing and Preserving Herbs Falmouth Registration
Date: June 24, 2026
Topic: Make Your Own Strawberry Jam
Location: Frinklepod Farm, Arundel, ME
Time: 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $40.25
Register: Strawberry Jam Arundel Registration
More 2026 workshops coming soon!
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Interested in hosting a workshop or want to see one offered near you? Request a food preservation workshop by completing the Request a Food Preservation Workshop form.
Looking for food preservation webinars recordings and resources? View our Food Preservation and Nutrition Webinar Resources!