Food Safety

 WelcomeThe 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, reduce waste,…

Find food preservation tips for canning, freezing, dehydrating, and keeping food safe.

Find handouts and videos from previous Master Food Preserver demonstrations and workshops in Humboldt/Del Norte Counties.

Kitchen Pest Quick Tip Cards contain valuable information on identifying, managing, and preventing common pests in your kitchen, and also a quick guide on earthquake safety.

If you have a food safety or preservation question, please send a question through the email or fill out the online information request form.

Contribute to your community. Every year UCCE Master Food Preserver volunteers contribute several thousand hours of educational service helping keep our community safe and healthy. Enjoy working together with a great group of food enthusiasts. Gain excellent knowledge about preserving fresh produce.