County of San Luis Obispo

2026 Training Class

2026 Master Food Preserver Training Program

The UC Master Food Preserver Program trains volunteers to share safe, research-based home food preservation techniques with the public. Our next training class information will be announced soon. Please check back here in July for details about the application window, informational meetings, class schedule, and tuition.

Space is limited and not everyone who applies will be accepted. Applicants must attend training, pass a final exam, and complete a minimum number of volunteer hours in the first year.

How to Apply

Application instructions and a link to the form will be available here beginning July 2025.

Updated June 2025. Questions? Contact us.