FALMOUTH — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering “Preserving the Harvest” workshops throughout the summer. Upcoming workshops include:

“Preserving Strawberry Jam”: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, July 6, University of Maine Regional Learning Center, 75 Clearwater Dr., Suite 104, Falmouth.

“Pressure Canning Demonstration: Green Beans”: 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, July 6,  Naples Public Public Library, 940 Roosevelt Trail.

“Intro to Water Bath Canning”: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 12, Law Mountain Wreaths N Bakery, 218 Pond Road, Wilton.

“Boiling Water Bath Canning: Strawberry Jam”: 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, July 21, Naples Public Public Library, 940 Roosevelt Trail.

“Preserving Pickles”: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 25, University of Maine Regional Learning Center, 75 Clearwater Dr., Suite 104.

UMaine Extension staff and volunteers will teach hands-on, USDA-recommended food preservation methods. Registration cost of $20 a person includes a sample to take home. Fresh produce, canning jars and other canning equipment will be provided.

Register at extension.umaine.edu/food-health/food-preservation/hands-on-workshops. Workshops are always being added.

FMI or to request a disability accommodation: 207-781-6099 or 800-781-6099 (toll-free in Maine).

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