Master Food Preserver

Master Food Preservation Certificate Course

Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Become a Master Food Preserver!

June 3rd - June 5th

8:30am - 4:30pm

A 3-day training for those who would 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. This course is the first step toward becoming a Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Food Preserver. The class size is limited to 15.

Using the safest, most updated information available, participants will learn the science of food preservation including food safety and gain hands-on experience with:

boiling water bath canning
pressure canning
jelled products
quick pickling
observe demonstrations of freezing and drying, plus fermentation

This 3-day intensive course is taught by Master Food Preservers Diane Whitten and Karen Mort. It includes a comprehensive food preservation notebook. Nightly study is suggested for the post-test. A score of 85 is required, as well as experience with all food preservation methods and teaching others, to become a Cornell Cooperative Extension certified Master Food Preserver. No prior experience in food preservation is required.

Location:
DPF 4-H Camp
3186 Sound Avenue
Riverhead, NY 11901

Cost: $495 (includes lunch)

Register online by June 1st. Please note on your registration if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.

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Any questions, please contact nassau@cornell.edu