Master Food Preservation Training
Description
MASTER FOOD PRESERVER TRAINING
Learn. Preserve. Teach. Build Community.
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Massachusetts Avenue Project for a three-day Master Food Preserver Training in Buffalo, NY.
November 2-4, 2026
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Daily
*PLEASE NOTE: Registration through Humanitix is NOT a confirmation that you are scheduled for this training.
The cost of this workshop is $350 per person.
We have a limited number of scholarships for individuals who need assistance. Scholarships are made possible through funding provided by the Western New York Foundation.
After you are registered, you will receive an email with instructions on how to pay for your registration or apply for a scholarship. Scholarships are reserved for those who meet income qualifications and intend to extend this knowledge to their communities, and awarded to those who meet the criteria on a first-come first-served basis.
Reach out with registration questions to: operations@mass-ave.org
Become a Certified Master Food Preserver
This intensive, hands-on training prepares participants to safely preserve food and share that knowledge with others in their communities. Participants will learn research-based food preservation methods, complete practical exercises, and take the certification exam required to become a New York State Master Food Preserver.
Workshops will take place at:
Massachusetts Avenue Project
387 Massachusetts Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14213
FAQs
- What topics does this training cover?
Training Topics Include:
• Water Bath Canning
• Pressure Canning
• Freezing
• Dehydration
• Fermentation
• Pickling
• Jam and Jelly Making
• Food Safety Principles
• Safe Food Storage
• Teaching and Community Outreach - Who should take this training?
This training is ideal for:
• Community gardeners
• Urban farmers
• Community educators
• Cooperative Extension volunteers
• Food justice advocates
• Refugee and immigrant community leaders
• Anyone interested in sharing food preservation knowledge with othersThis training follows a train-the-trainer model designed to expand community food preservation education throughout Western New York.
- How much does this training cost?
Participant Fee: $350
Scholarship opportunities will be available for eligible participants.
* Space is limited to 15 participants.
Register for free on Humanitix to hold your place, you will be contacted with scholarship information and/or an invoice once approved.
Presented in partnership by:
Massachusetts Avenue Project
Cornell Cooperative Extension Erie County
Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest New York
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