UC Master Food Preserver Program

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Food Preservation Basics: Pickling-Online!

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Jun 25 2025

Curious about canning your own food at home? Join the UCCE Master Food Preservers at this free introductory online class and learn how to use boiling water and atmospheric steam canners to can quick pickles out of a variety of fruits and vegetables. (Who said a pickle has to be a cucumber…
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Ask A UC Master Food Preserver - Live Q&A

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Jun 4 2025

A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.
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Lompoc Library Children's Gardening Series

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Jul 25 2025

FRUITY BEAUTY & BLIND TASTE TESTJoin Santa Barbara County Master Food Preservers and Master Gardeners with CalFresh Healthy Living UC at the Lompoc Library for a fun event for children. There will be:Story TimeGarden LessonCraft ProjectFood DemonstrationSee you there!! 
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Lompoc Library Children's Gardening Series

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Jul 11 2025

BALLOON HOT POTATOJoin Santa Barbara County Master Gardeners and Master Food Preservers with CalFresh Healthy Living UC for a fun children's event with:Story TimeGarden LessonCraft ProjectFood DemonstrationSee you there!!  
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Lompoc Library Children's Gardening Series

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Jun 20 2025

PAPER TOWEL GARDENING!!Join the Santa Barbara Master Gardeners & Master Food Preservers with Cal Fresh Healthy Living UC at the Lompoc Library for an engaging Children's event with:Story TimeGarden LessonCraft ProjectFood DemonstrationRegistration opens June 13, 2025https://www.cityoflompoc.com/Home…
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Central Sierra: All About Strawberries - (in person Jackson)

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Jun 21 2025

Strawberries aren't just delicious—they're versatile! Learn the secrets of preserving these vibrant berries with the UCCE Amador County Master Food Preservers in an engaging class.Discover different ways to extend the life of your strawberries, including:  Jam Making – Capture their peak sweetness…
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Central Sierra: Pickle Palooza - (in person Jackson)

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Jul 19 2025

Did you know that many vegetables and fruits can be pickled, not just cucumbers? Join us to learn how to make a variety of pickled or fermented products. We’ll cover several techniques including refrigerator, freezer, fermented, and canned pickles.Plus, enjoy delicious samples while you learn!
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Afternoon Tea and Preserves

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May 3 2025

Participants will learn how to make three delicious types of preserves, enjoy an afternoon tea, and will go home with a gift basket of delicious treats to keep or give to a friend. 
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Preserving Blueberries workshop

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May 18 2025

Join us for a hands-on workshop celebrating the delicious, nutritious blueberry! Led by Master Food Preserver, former Center for Agroecology apprentice, and Stanford lecturer Anna Lee, this workshop will focus on safe, healthy, and delicious ways to extend the blueberry season through food preservation…
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Preserving Stone Fruit

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Jun 10 2025

Join the Master Food Preservers of San Mateo and San Francisco Counties for a workshop focused on stone fruit. We’ll cover boiling-water and steam-canning processes that can be applied to most fruits, briefly introduce how pH affects canning safety, and talk through thickening options like Clear Gel, fruit…
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