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UCCE Master Food Preservers of Fresno, Madera, and Merced

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Preserve today, relish tomorrow

Welcome! The UC Master Food Preservers of Fresno, Madera, and Merced are a group of trained volunteers that provide education to the public on home food preservation topics. 

Become a UC Master Food Preserver

Interested in becoming a Master Food Preserver Volunteer? Fill out our volunteer interest form to add your name and contact information to our list. Training classes begin in January, end in June, and are a mix of online and in-person classes. Applications for the 2026 training class are closed. Questions? Send and email to sdelpozo@ucanr.edu

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Want seasonal preservation recipes, how-tos, and inspiration straight to you inbox? You're in luck! 
The UC Master Food Preserver Program has launched a free, monthly newsletter, emailed the first Monday of each month. Subscribe to the newsletter. 
 

Local Program Contacts

Questions for the Fresno, Madera, and Merced Master Food Preserver program? Send an email to the coordinators: 

Sarah Del Pozo sldelpozo@ucanr.ed 

Tara Sweeney taesweeney@ucanr.edu 

Our coordinators oversee the counties of Fresno, Madera, and Merced.

Our Coordinator's home base is at the UCCE Fresno Cooperative Extension office at 550 E. Shaw Ave., Fresno, CA 93710

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Office Locations

UCCE Fresno

550 E. Shaw Ave.
Fresno, CA 93710
United States

Mission Statement

The UC Master Food Preserver Program mission is to keep Californians safe and healthy as they use culturally appropriate, research-based practices to safely preserve food in the home, reducing food waste, increasing food security, and providing engaging ways to explore healthy food. We offer hands-on workshops, community outreach, and trusted advice to help you preserve food safely and reduce waste.