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Master Food Preserver Program

About Master Food Preservers

Preserve Today, Relish Tomorrow!

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The UC Master Food Preserver Program volunteers are trained volunteers who extend UC research-based information about home food safety and preservation to the public. 

What do our volunteers do?

  • Partner with organizations like UC CalFresh and local food banks to provide resources and information on home food safety and preservation;
  • Provide hands-on learning workshops for community youth through events with our libraries and Boys and Girls club;
  • Teach classes on various food preservation topics;
  • Answer food preservation inquiries via our helpline;
  • Provide testing of home pressure canners for the public, free of charge.

Stay connected!

Stay connected with us for program updates, upcoming events, food preservation recipes, and food safe techniques. 

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Master Food Preserver Helpline

Ask your preserving questions today!

Do you have canning, preserving or food safety questions? Want more information about becoming a UC Master Food Preserver? Need information about an upcoming class? 

Call or email us and one of our UC Master Food Preserver volunteers will respond to your question within 2-3 business days.

805-781-1429 or  slomfp@ucanr.edu

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