Food Preservation Hands-On Workshops

Preparing for canningEver wonder how to preserve all those great garden vegetables? University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s hands-on 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. Learn from the experts. We will provide fresh produce and canning jars. Workshops are taught by UMaine Extension staff and Master Food Preserver volunteers.

Would you like to see a workshop in your area? Know of a great kitchen where we can host it? Request a workshop!

Date: February 19, 2019
Topic: Preserving the Harvest
Location: Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative, 50 Mayo St, Dover-Foxcroft, ME
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
To register: online or call 207.564.6525

Date: March 12, 2019
Topic: All Things Herbs
Location: Orono Middle School, 14 Goodridge Dr, ME
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
To register: online or call 207.866.4119

More Spring 2019 workshops coming soon!