Preserve the late summer harvest with UMaine Extension

Preserve the late summer harvest at a workshop with University of Maine Cooperative Extension food systems professional Vina Lindley from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Sept. 29, at UMaine Extension in Waldo County, 992 Waterville Road, Waldo.

Participants will take part in hands-on USDA-recommended food preservation methods and check for properly sealed jars. They’ll learn about the latest and safest recipes and equipment to ensure food safety. Participants, who are asked to bring a pot holder, will receive a food preservation packet and a jar of salsa or jam to take home.

The $15 fee includes all materials. Register online or call 342.5971, 800.287.1426 (in Maine). For more information or to request a disability accommodation call 342.5971.