UC Master Food Preserver Helpline
Do you have canning, preserving, or food safety questions? Want more information about becoming a UC Master Food Preserver?
Need information about an upcoming class? Want to test your pressure canner? See details below.
Trained volunteers aim to respond to inquiries within 7 business days.
San Luis Obispo Office
Helpline: (805) 781-1429 (voicemail only | trained volunteers aim to respond within 7 business days)
University of California Cooperative Extension Office
2156 Sierra Way, Suite C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Front office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Pressure Gauge Testing Available
FREE and open to all home cooks and preservers.
We have a Presto® Testing Unit designed exclusively for testing Presto® Pressure Dial Gauges on pressure canners.
Contact the helpline for more information or to schedule an appointment.
