UC Master Food Preserver Program

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Can Salmon! - In-person Demo

Event Date
Jan 11 2025

Saturday, January 11, 2025, 1 till 4 PM. Join the UC Master Food Preservers of Sacramento County for an in-person demonstration.
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SPECIAL EVENT - Mother's Day Jam

Event Date
May 11 2024

Sorry, this workshop is full. Celebrate Mother's Day with this in-person, hands-on class. Create a new memory with friends & family! Take home yummy preserves that you make! Try something new! When: Saturday, May 11, 2024, two sessions, choose 1: 10 AM till Noon 2 till 4 PM Fee: $40.
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Zucchini: The Cold Dry Facts - Online

Event Date
Oct 25 2024

Learn more about using freezing and dehydration to preserve your zucchini surplus. This free class is presented by the new UC Master Food Preserver Online Program.
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Public Class: Lemons and Limes - Oh My!

Event Date
Feb 4 2025

Winter in California means citrus, and we're bringing it to you with our February workshop - we'll be canning a delicious Margarita Mix and Lemon Cucumber Pickles! Our Margarita Mix is made with a combination of lime and lemon juice, and the Lemon Cucumber Pickles are bright and lemony with a less a...
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Public Class: Get Ready to Barbeque! - Session 2

Event Date
Jun 18 2024

Tired of barbecue sauces whose first ingredient is either high fructose corn syrup or water? Join the UC Master Food Preservers of Orange County on June 18th to explore how to make and preserve a zesty BBQ sauce, made with tomato puree and your own blend of spices.
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Cheese Making 101

Event Date
Mar 9 2024

Have you ever thought making cheese was a complicated process requiring a lot of fancy equipment, hands-on time, and a big mess? Its not! Our UCCE Master Food Preservers of San Bernardino/Riverside will demonstrate how to transform milk into 2 types of cheese: Fresh Ricotta and Paneer.
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Preserving Stone Fruits

Event Date
Jul 20 2024

Learn it! Preserve it! Take it Home! Cost $25 Advance registration required. How to Join the Food Safety and Home Food Preservation Fun: Follow us on Facebook for updates and registration announcements: Link Sign up for our Preservation Notes Newsletter to receive registration links for each event.
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Monthly Pressure Gauge Testing - Free!

Event Date
Jan 9 2026

Second Friday of every month. Click HERE to sign up. Pressure canners with only a dial gauge need to be tested annually to ensure the dial gauge is accurate. If your dial gauge is not accurate, it is not correctly reading pressure which may result in under or over processing and unsafe food.
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PAST: Ask a UC Master Food Preserver - Online!

Event Date
Oct 9 2024

Join the UCCE Master Food Preservers for their monthly general Q&A session. A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions, share their tips and encourage you to safely preserve food at home.
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