UC Master Food Preserver Program

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Online - Ask A UC Master Food Preserver Live Q&A

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Aug 6, 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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Ask A UC Master Food Preserver - Live Q&A

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Jul 2, 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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Preserving Strawberries II: Leather and Jam

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Jun 17, 2025

Discover creative ways to transform strawberries into tasty treats with simple techniques for making fruit leather and jam. We'll walk through the steps, tools, and tips to make preserving fun and approachable—including how to safely use a water bath canner at home. 
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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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