{"id":50,"date":"2009-10-21T11:13:31","date_gmt":"2009-10-21T15:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/?page_id=50"},"modified":"2026-05-26T12:26:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T16:26:09","slug":"hands-on-workshops","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/food-preservation\/hands-on-workshops\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Preservation Workshops"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-14362\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/07\/The-Missing-Ingredient_Tomato-Salsa-300x120.png\" alt=\"3 jars of home canned tomato salsa with peppers and a dishtowel \" width=\"350\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/07\/The-Missing-Ingredient_Tomato-Salsa-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/07\/The-Missing-Ingredient_Tomato-Salsa-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/07\/The-Missing-Ingredient_Tomato-Salsa-105x42.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/07\/The-Missing-Ingredient_Tomato-Salsa-317x127.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/07\/The-Missing-Ingredient_Tomato-Salsa-423x169.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/07\/The-Missing-Ingredient_Tomato-Salsa-634x254.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/07\/The-Missing-Ingredient_Tomato-Salsa-846x338.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/07\/The-Missing-Ingredient_Tomato-Salsa-951x380.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/07\/The-Missing-Ingredient_Tomato-Salsa.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,350px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Financial assistance is available<\/strong>; please email the UMaine Extension staff at <a href=\"extension.foodnutritioncumberland@maine.edu\">extension.foodnutritioncumberland@maine.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Upcoming Preserving Workshops<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><b>Growing and Preserving Herbs<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Date: <\/b>June 2<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Location: <\/b>UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm, Falmouth, ME<\/li>\n<li><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 5:30 \u2013 7:00 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Cost:<\/b> $15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Registration is now closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><b>Make Your Own Strawberry Jam<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Date: <\/b>June 24<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Location: <\/b>Frinklepod Farm, Arundel, ME<\/li>\n<li><b>Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 5:00 \u2013 7:30 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Cost:<\/b> $40.25<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>To register<\/strong>, use Frinklepod Farm&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/make-your-own-jam-workshop-tickets-1989316982646\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Strawberry Jam Arundel Registration Form (Eventbrite)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Make Your Own Strawberry Jam<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> July 8, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> UMaine Extension Cumberland, Falmouth, ME<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 5:30 \u2013 8:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $25<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>To register<\/strong>, use <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/events?eventid=a1cUy000006Masb\">Strawberry Jam Registration Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>More 2026 workshops coming soon!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Stay Connected with Food Preservation Learning Opportunities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Be the first to hear about upcoming UMaine Extension food preservation workshops, webinars, and hands-on learning opportunities. Sign up to receive occasional notifications about new classes, seasonal topics, and registration openings.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/c23d6bf4327e\/food-preservation-opportunities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"button\">Sign Up to Receive Workshop Notifications<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Interested in hosting a workshop or want to see one offered near you?<\/strong>\u00a0Request a food preservation workshop by completing the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/food-preservation\/request-a-workshop\/\">Request a Food Preservation Workshop form<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Looking for food preservation webinars recordings and resources? View our <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/food-preservation\/food-preservation-webinar-resources\/\">Food Preservation and Nutrition Webinar Resources<\/a>!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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