Welcome to the UC Master Food Preserver community! UC Master Food Preserver is an education and outreach program that shares research-based information on home food safety and preservation. Since 1982, trained UC Master Food Preserver volunteers have equipped Californians with the knowledge and skills to safely preserve food at home.
UC Master Food Preserver is a statewide program of the University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), integrated within the UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (UC SAREP).
UC Master Food Preserver's mission is to keep Californians safe and well 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 for Californians to explore healthy food.
Have a food preservation question? Interested in becoming a UC Master Food Preserver? Find your local UC Master Preserver Program for more details and information.
It is important to practice safe home preservation and processing methods and to stay up-to-date with the most reliable and trusted information about food safety. View reputable sites, publications, and videos addressing home preservation and processing methods.
Search through the many events offered by county and online Master Food Preserver volunteers throughout the state to find just the right one for you. Every class is taught by UC-trained volunteers.
