Food Safety

Hosted by the UC Master Food Preservers ProgramMultiple UC Master Food Preserver Programs are offering a combination online/in-person group training in 2026 for new volunteers. At these online training information meetings, you'll learn what the UC Master Food Preserver Program is, how it operates locally,…

Learn to make pear preserves and pear-apple-cranberry pie filling with UC Master Food Preservers in this free holiday canning class.

Learn how to make spiced pears and pear leather in this free online canning class. Get easy, safe recipes for fall flavor.

What does it take to become a Master Food Preserver Volunteer in El Dorado County? UC Master Food Preserver Volunteers: Teach safe food preeservation methods in our local communityShare knowledge about preserving fresh and healthy producePrevent botulism in home canningPromote research-based…

What does it take to become a Master Food Preserver Volunteer in El Dorado County? UC Master Food Preserver Volunteers: Teach safe food preeservation methods in our local communityShare knowledge about preserving fresh and healthy producePrevent botulism in home canningPromote research-based…

What does it take to become a Master Food Preserver Volunteer in El Dorado County? UC Master Food Preserver Volunteers: Teach safe food preeservation methods in our local communityShare knowledge about preserving fresh and healthy producePrevent botulism in home canningPromote research-based…

A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.

A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.

A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.

Fresh herbs are delicious but fleeting. In this class, UC Master Food Preservers will show you simple, safe methods to preserve herbs without expensive equipment, just using items you likely already have at home. Save money, reduce waste, and enjoy the flavors of your garden or farmers’ market all year long.