Do you want to empower individuals to make good use of available food resources, reduce food waste, and safely preserve seasonal and culturally important foods? The Oregon State University Extension Service Master Food Preserver program is launching a multi-county hybrid training this fall for new volunteers.
Master Food Preservers support their communities with timely and relevant information about food access, food safety and food preservation. In addition to the required training course, Master Food Preservers complete 20-40 hours of service annually through community education, outreach and organizing.
The volunteer training course includes online lectures, homework assignments, and in-person labs. Topics covered in this training include:
- Food safety in the home kitchen
- Science of home food preservation: canning, dehydrating, freezing and pickling
- Research-based methods of food preservation
- Food security and the community food system
- Adult education models and best practices in volunteerism
The training is being offered in the following counties: Benton, Columbia, Clackamas, Douglas, Lane, Linn, Marion and Polk counties.
Apply to be a volunteer: https://beav.es/TmH. Applications are due Sept. 18. An online program orientation and question-and-answer session will be held for all applicants from 6 to 8 pm on Sept. 19.
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