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Cornell University

Public Safety Communications Center

Division of Public Safety

Farm Fresh to Shelf Ready

Start Date: December 30, 2025
Start Time: 12:00 am
All Day Event? Yes

Thinking about trying something new in the New Year?  Turn your harvest into opportunity! This introductory workshop will guide farmers and home canners through the essentials of producing and selling value-added food products legally and successfully. Learn the basics of food safety, processing methods, packaging, and labeling regulations, along with what markets require and how to price for profit. Participants will receive tools, take-home and digital resources to help them plan their next steps. Whether you’re dreaming of your own jam line or exploring new ways to grow your farm’s income, this session will give you a clear roadmap to get started.


Join us Tuesday, December 30th in the Hamden CCE Office, 1:00-3:00pm.  Cost $15 to cover supplies.