The deadline is fast approaching to sign up for the Coos County Master Food Preserver training course, which begins May 9 in Myrtle Point. This annual training will cover preservation techniques in drying, freezing, pickling, making jams/jellies and safely canning fruits, meats, fish and vegetables. A home-study course and four hands-on practicums make up the training. Training days will be held May 9 and 30th, and June 13 and 27. Trainees must attend the four Saturday hands-on practicums to practice their skills with veteran volunteers, plus complete the home-study coursework in the weeks between practicums. Each Saturday training will be held at the Coos County Extension Service, in Myrtle Point, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The course fee of $150 includes a comprehensive resource manual. Payment can be made by credit card. Trainees who volunteer 40 hours of volunteer service to the program in the year following their training will receive a $50 refund. The deadline for application is Friday, May 1. Registration packets are available at the Extension Service or online at http://extension.oregonstate.edu/coos/2015-master-food-preservers-training For more information call the Extension Service at 541-572-5263, ext. 25292 or 25299.
