Master Food Preserver

We are offering the Master Food Preserver Workshop October 1-3, 2024 at CCE- Niagara. Please click on the link to learn more:

Master Food Preserver Program

Master Food Preservers are trained and certified volunteers who assist CCE Niagara in their efforts to provide up-to-date food safety and preservation information to Niagara County residents. After a comprehensive, hands-on training, volunteers serve as a local community resource providing food preservation information to community members by conducting community education and outreach. Types of volunteer service might include:

• Supporting food preservation workshops taught by Extension staff.
• Answering consumer questions about food safety on our hotline.
• Writing social media posts with our Extension staff.
• Providing demonstrations and/or Q&A sessions at the Niagara County Fair or community events.

In order to become a trained and certified Master Food Preserver Volunteer the following steps must be completed.

• 1.Submit completed application.
• 2.If accepted, attend intensive hands-on training course.
• 3.After successful completion of the course, complete and document 40 hours of food preservation experience.
• 4.Receive your Master Food Preserver Certificate.
• 5.Provide at least 20 hours of volunteer service per year with CCE Niagara to stay an active Master Food Preserver.

The Master Food Preserver Program is a volunteer service program, not a course or certificate program. There will be a limited number of spots available in this training for people interested in obtaining (or already have) a NYS Home Food Processors License or those unable to volunteer at this time.

Last updated July 29, 2024