UC Master Food Preserver Program of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties
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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, April 11, 2026 (10:00–11:00 AM) — Hands-On Class: Sauerkraut — Paso Robles Library Study Center
- Saturday, April 11, 2026 (12:00–1:00 PM) — Hands-On Class: Sauerkraut — Paso Robles Library Study Center
- Tuesday, April 22, 2026 (2:00–3:30 PM) — Hands-On Class: Spring Food Preservation — Lompoc Library
- Saturday, May 9, 2026 (10:00–11:00 AM) — Hands-On Class: Peach Salsa — Paso Robles Library Study Center
- Saturday, May 9, 2026 (12:00–1:00 PM) — Hands-On Class: Peach Salsa — Paso Robles Library Study Center
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 (10:00 AM–12:00 PM) — Workshop: How to Grow and Preserve Your Own Herbal Bounty — San Luis Obispo (UCCE Auditorium)
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