Ever 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, fresh produce and canning jars provided. Check their online listings for upcoming workshops or contact your local UMaine Extension county office.
Don’t see a workshop offered in your area? Know of a great kitchen facility where one could be held? Request a workshop!
For more information: http://extension.umaine.edu/food-health/food-preservation/hands-on-workshops/