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The UC Master Food Preserver Program, part of UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE), is a volunteer-driven public service sharing research-based food safety and preservation information.
We offer hands-on workshops, community outreach, and trusted advice to help you preserve food safely and reduce waste.
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Upcoming workshops and events
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- Saturday, March 14, 2026 — Class: Chocolate Cherry Jam (Steam Canning) — Paso Robles Library — Paso Robles Library event calendar*
- Saturday, April 11, 2026 — Class: Sauerkraut (Fermentation) — Paso Robles Library — Paso Robles Library event calendar*
- Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (2:00–3:30 PM) — Class: Spring Food Preservation — Lompoc Library — Lompoc Library website (event listings)*
- Saturday, May 9, 2026 — Class: Peach Salsa (Steam Canning) — Paso Robles Library — Paso Robles Library event calendar*
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 (10:00 AM–12:00 PM) — How to Grow and Preserve Your Own Herbal Bounty — San Luis Obispo (UCCE Auditorium)
* Library-hosted classes typically require registration through the library websites. Some events may be listed here before they appear on library calendars—check back closer to the date for the registration link.
More events (including online and statewide) → Upcoming events page
Have food preservation questions?
Call our Helpline, send us an email, or visit one of our offices → Contact us