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UC Master Food Preservers of Sacramento County

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Who We Are and What We Do

UC Master Food Preserver volunteers are agents of the University of California and work through the UC Cooperative Extension to educate the community on the safe practices of food preservation.

The UC Master Food Preserver Program’s mission is to keep Californians safe and well as they use culturally appropriate, research-based practices to safely preserve food in the home, reducing food waste, increasing food security, and providing engaging ways for Californians to explore healthy food.

At fun, often free classes, we teach you step-by-step methods to preserve food at home:

  • Boiling Water, Steam and Pressure Canning
  • Dehydrating and Freezing
  • Pickling and FermentingBecome a Master Food Preserver

Do you want to volunteer with us?  Find details about our next training.

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Upcoming Events

Event Date
July 30, 2025

Ready for BBQ Season - Zoom!

Please join us for a FREE virtual UC Master Food Preserver event from your computer or phone.This class will cover BBQ Food Safety, Strawberry Lemonade, Watermelon Pickles, BBQ Sauce and…
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Event Date
August 9, 2025

Boiling Water Canning 101

Image This is an in-person demonstration where you will watch and learn which foods can be safely preserved using the boiling water canning method. This class will…
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Event Date
August 20, 2025

Tomatoes and Peppers - Zoom

Please join us for a FREE virtual UC Master Food Preserver event from your computer or phone.This class will cover Roasted Red Pepper Spread, Herb Tomatoes, Tuscan Tomato Jam and Freezing…
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Event Date
August 30, 2025

SPECIAL EVENT - Ice Cream Social

Celebrate summer with ice cream at this in-person, hands-on workshop.Registration includes equipment and ingredients to make 1 quart of ice cream or sorbet and knowledge on how to make ice…
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