UC Master Food Preserver Program

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PAST: Citrus Creations (in person- Jackson)

Event Date
Jan 20, 2024

Join us as we go beyond the usual orange juice and lemon meringue pie. We'll show you how to use citrus to make jelly, curd and candy. You will also learn ways to dehydrate and preserve these seasonal beauties.
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SPECIAL EVENT - Father’s Day Pickling Class FULL

Event Date
Jun 15, 2024

Sorry! This workshop is full. If you would like to be contacted if a space opens up, please add your name to our waiting list. Celebrate Father's Day with this in-person, hands-on class. When: Saturday, June 15, 10:00 AM till 4:00 PM.
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Ask A UC Master Food Preserver - Online Q&A

Event Date
May 7, 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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PAST: Junior Jams & Jellies Event (in Person Placerville)

Event Date
Mar 8, 2025

Who Youth ages 5-18 years old What Join Master Food Preserver volunteers and learn to make your very own jam or jelly to enter in the 2025 El Dorado County Fair--plus take a jar home to enjoy! Choose from apple, grape, peach, or strawberry.
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Preserving Citrus I: Citrus without Canning

Event Date
Jan 25, 2025

Too many lemons, limes or mandarins? Learn a variety of ways to preserve citrus that doesn't have to involve canning. We will cover dehydrating, freezing, and traditional salt-preserving of citrus.
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SPECIAL EVENT - Boiling Water Canning 101

Event Date
Nov 6, 2024

Boiling Water Canning 101 Learn which foods can be safely preserved using the water bath canning method. This in-person class will cover the boiling water canning process, including the selection of produce and preparation of jams, jellies, canned fruits, and tomatoes.
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Monthly Pressure Gauge Testing - Free!

Event Date
Sep 12, 2025

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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Library Talks - Rohnert Park / Cotati Regional Library - Free!

Event Date
Oct 26, 2024

Bountiful Berries: Berries are so delicious and versatile. Make freezer jam without the need for canning. Learn basic canning techniques to go beyond jam to make conserves, preserves and chutney. Learn how to freeze cranberries and other berries to enjoy them year-round.
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Rialto Community Garden - Pickling & Vinegars

Event Date
Aug 17, 2024

Join our UCCE San Bernardino County Master Gardeners and Master Food Preservers for fun classes at Rialto Community Garden! Each month classes are offered in gardening and food preservation. This month's class: 9am: Irrigation 10:30 am: Vinegar & Pickling Garden Location: 137 S.
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