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The many faces of the late UC Davis Distinguished Professor Bruce Hammock
Bug Squad: Article

UC Davis Planning Remembrance Ceremony

May 4, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 UC Davis Distinguished Professor Bruce Dupree Hammock (1947-2026) will be among the individuals remembered at the UC Davis Annual Remembrance Ceremony, scheduled from noon to 12:30 p.m., Monday, May 11 at the UC Davis Conference Center, 550 Alumni Lane.An internationally recognized scientist and an…
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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Pregunte a un Maestro Conservador de Alimentos de la Universidad de California

Jun 24, 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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Question mark comprised of fruit collage
UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Pregunte a un Maestro Conservador de Alimentos de la Universidad de California

May 27, 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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Building Prompts and Best Practices

May 4, 2026
By Bethanie Brown
The ANRBot can assist employees with a wide variety of tasks.  Building an appropriate prompt and following best practices will ensure the best possible outcome.  Building an Effective PromptA strong prompt includes: Context + Task + Tone + ConstraintsBefore writing a prompt, consider:Who is…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Event

Central Sierra: Gifts from the Kitchen | Placerville

Oct 3, 2026

Make your preserved foods into delightful gifts.  The workshop will show you how to take jars of jam, salsa, pickles, dried fruits, herbs, and more and turn them into charming, ready-to-give gifts. From seasoning blends and soup mixes to decorative jar toppers, this class highlights simple ways to…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Event

Central Sierra: Curing & Preserving Olives | Placerville

Sep 26, 2026

Have you ever wondered how to cure and preserve your own olives?  Please join UC Master Food Preservers as we explain the ways to remove the bitterness from olives to make them edible: lye cure, dry salt cure, water cure, brine cure and fermented. We will demonstrate the start of several processes. Long…
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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Article

Central Sierra: Root Crop Growing Instructions

May 4, 2026
About Carrots, Parsnips and RadishesCarrots are native to Eurasia, with the typical orange variety coming from east Asia.  Parsnips are native to the eastern Mediterranean and north to the Caucus Mountains. Beets also are from the Mediterranean region usually along the sandy coast.  Lastly radishes…
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Sourdough loaf cut on half on the table.
UC Master Food Preservers of Tulare County: Event

Sourdough Loaf Class

May 23, 2026

Learn the essentials of crafting a delicious sourdough loaf from scratch. In this hands-on class, you’ll discover how to maintain a starter, mix and shape your dough, and bake a beautiful, tangy loaf with confidence.
UC Master Food Preservers of Tulare County
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mason jars containing various dehydrated foods
UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Event

Central Sierra: Why Dry? Reasons and Methods for Freeze-Drying and Dehydrating | Placerville

Jul 18, 2026

This class will demonstrate the reasons for preserving food and methods for safe freeze-drying and dehydrating.Skills to be taught:the fundamentals of basic food safety techniques for preservationthe benefits of freeze-drying and dehydratingthe drying times for each method for various foodsthe different…
UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra
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