Welcome to the UC Master Food Preserver community! The UC Master Food Preserver Program is a public service and outreach program of the University of California that shares research-based information on home food safety and preservation. Housed within UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (UC SAREP) and the UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), the program is delivered through UC Cooperative Extension county offices and a statewide online platform. The UC Master Food Preserver Program has a rich history, and for more than 40 years, trained UC Master Food Preserver volunteers have equipped Californians with the knowledge and skills to safely preserve food at home. Last year alone, more than 500 UC Master Food Preservers donated 31,447 volunteer hours.
The UC Master Food Preserver Program’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.
