Food Safety

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Ask A Master Food Preserver Live Q&A (Online Delivery Program)

Event Date
May 13, 2026

Have food preservation questions?Join UC Master Food Preservers online for a free live conversation rooted in safety and a culture of prevention. Bring your questions about canning, freezing, dehydrating, fermenting, and more. This is more than a one-way Q&A. It is a chance to swap stories, compare notes…
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UCCE Central Sierra: Spring into Preserving | UC Master Food Preservers | Amador County

Event Date
May 23, 2026

Join the UC Master Food Preservers for our "Spring into Preserving" workshop on May 23, serving residents across our multi-county region. This three-hour demonstration-style class will showcase how to capture the peak flavors of the season for fruits like strawberries, rhubarb, and cherries, and spring herbs…
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Preserving Cherries at Home: Dehydration, Pickling, and Canning (Online Delivery Program)

Event Date
May 12, 2026

This free online class, taught by the UC Master Food Preservers Online Delivery Program, focuses on safe, research-based methods to preserve cherries, including dehydration, pickling, and canning techniques. What’s featured in this classOverview of common cherry varieties and how to select fruit for…
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Pregunte a un Maestro Conservador de Alimentos de la Universidad de California

Event Date
Apr 22, 2026

Únase en línea a los Maestros Conservadores de Alimentos de la Universidad de California para una sesión gratuita de preguntas y respuestas en español sobre métodos seguros y basados ​​en la investigación para la conservación de alimentos. Un panel de voluntarios especializados en congelación, deshidratación…
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Got Tomatoes?

Event Date
Jul 11, 2024

Got Tomatoes? Master Gardener/Master Food Preserver Jenny Ever wondered what you can do with all those tomatoes you’ve grown? Wanted to make a sauce for pasta or pizza? Or just have a jar of your own tomatoes for your family recipe instead of using a store-bought can? There are many ways to preserve…
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Home Freezing Basics: Safe and Smart Ways to Preserve Everyday Foods (Online Delivery Program)

Event Date
Mar 24, 2026

This free online class, taught by the UC Master Food Preservers Online Delivery Program, focuses on research-based freezing methods that protect food quality and safety.You’ll learn how freezing works, why it preserves food, and how to freeze and thaw foods properly to prevent foodborne illness and quality…
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How to Safely Dehydrate Food at Home With or Without a Dehydrator (Online Delivery Program)

Event Date
Apr 14, 2026

This free online class, taught by the UC Master Food Preservers Online Delivery Program, focuses on food safety principles and practical techniques for preserving food through dehydration.You’ll learn how different drying approaches, including:Solar dryingOpen-air dryingMicrowave dryingForced-air drying …
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Central Sierra: Junior Jams & Jellies Event - (in Person Placerville)

Event Date
Apr 18, 2026

Junior Jams & Jellies Workshop - Make & Take Class for Youth Ages 5-18 YearsYouth ages 5-18 years old can join UC Master Food Preserver volunteers and learn to make your very own jam or jelly to enter in the 2026 El Dorado County Fair, plus take a jar home to enjoy! Choose from apple, grape,…
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Central Sierra: Junior Jams & Jellies Event - (in Person Placerville)

Event Date
Mar 14, 2026

Junior Jams & Jellies Workshop - Make & Take Class for Youth Ages 5-18 YearsYouth ages 5-18 years old can join UC Master Food Preserver volunteers and learn to make your very own jam or jelly to enter in the 2026 El Dorado County Fair, plus take a jar home to enjoy! Choose from apple, grape,…
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Central Sierra: Salsa and Pepper Jellies | Placerville

Event Date
Aug 15, 2026

Salsa and pepper jelly are very popular products for canning. They are great for a quick appetizer, are very portable, and make great gifts. Let us show you how to preserve these products safely. In this class we will show basic boiling water canning methods, and provide some great, tested recipes to get you…
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