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Become a UC Master Food Preserver: 2026 Training Class
Interested in becoming a certified UC Master Food Preserver for San Luis Obispo & Santa Barbara Counties? Applications for the 2026 Training Class are open now – due Sunday, November 23, 2025. Watch the recorded Info Meeting before joining a Q&A session or applying.
Full details → 2026 Training Class Page
Upcoming Workshops & Events
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November 20, 2025, 6:30–7:30 PM | 2026 Training Class — Q&A Session (watch the Recorded Info Meeting first)
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