Master Food Preservation Workshop

Dates: May 19th - 21st

Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Location: Lima Presbyterian Church, 7295 W Main St, Lima, NY 14485

Lunch will be provided.

A 3-day training for those who'd like to go beyond the basics of home food preservation - either for your own use or to help others learn how to safely preserve food. While learning the safest, research based methods, participants will learn the science of food preservation including food safety. Participants will also gain hands-on experience with:

• Boiling water bath canning


• Steam canning


• Pressure canning


• Jelled products


• Quick pickling


• Observe demonstrations of freezing, drying, & fermentation

After completion of the 3-day program, participants will take an exam to receive a certificate of completion. To become a Master Food Preserver, participants will be asked to complete 30-40 volunteer hours to demonstrate expertise in various aspects of food preservation. It's highly recommended to coordinate with your local Cornell Cooperative Extension to gain those volunteer hours - especially in Livingston, where this event is hosted!

Cost of Program:

• $150 - Resident of Livingston County


• $250 - Resident outside of Livingston County

Two scholarships will be awarded to individuals who demonstrate the need for financial assistance to attend this workshop. Preference will be given to those who:

• Reside in Livingston County


• Commit to volunteering for CCE Livingston upon program completion

For the scholarship application, use this link ( https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MFPWScholarship2022_224 ) or click here.