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Master Food Preserver Training

• Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Thursday, October 9, 2025, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Become a Certified Master Food Preserver!

Three-Day Training in Dundee, NY | October 7–9, 2025

Penn Yan, NY— Cornell Cooperative Extension is offering a Master Food Preservation Certificate Course this fall for individuals who want to take their food preservation skills to the next level. The intensive three-day training will be held at Dundee Baptist Church on:

• Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

This course is designed for those who want to preserve food safely at home—or share their knowledge with others. It is the first step toward becoming a Cornell Cooperative Extension Certified Master Food Preserver.

Taught by experienced Master Food Preservers Diane Whitten and Karen Mort, the course combines classroom learning with hands-on practice. Participants will gain a solid foundation in the science of food preservation, food safety, and practical skills, including:

• Boiling water bath canning
• Pressure canning
• Jelled products
• Quick pickling
• Demonstrations of freezing, drying, and fermentation

The training also includes a comprehensive food preservation manual. Participants are encouraged to complete nightly study in preparation for the post-test. A score of 85% or higher, along with demonstrated experience in all preservation methods and teaching others, is required to earn certification. No prior experience is needed to enroll.

Details:

• Location: Dundee Baptist Church
• Cost: $300 (includes lunches and manual)
• Registration Deadline: October 3, 2025
• Class Size: Limited to 20 participants

Registration

Register online at: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/YatesMFP_257

Please indicate any food allergies or dietary restrictions when registering.

For more information, contact Caroline Boutard-Hunt at cb239@cornell.edu or call CCE-Yates County at 315-536-5123. 

Fee

$300 (includes lunches and manual)

Register

https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/YatesMFP_257

Location

Dundee Baptist Church
20 Seneca St.
Dundee, NY 14837

Last updated August 22, 2025