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Food preservation has been a critical activity throughout the history of civilization, even pre-dating agriculture. Many of our most common means for food preservation have been used since the beginning of history and similar techniques can be found across the globe.

It is important to practice safe home preservation and processing methods and to stay up-to-date with the most reliable and research-based information about food safety. The following resources are research-based websites addressing approved home preservation and processing methods.

The UC Master Food Preserver Program is open to individuals looking to increase community knowledge in home food preservation methods.

Thank you for your interest in the UC Master Food Preserver Program! Programs are located in local county-based UC Cooperative Extension offices. The UC Master Food Preserver Program has traditionally been delivered out of local county-based UC Cooperative Extension offices.

UC Master Food Preserver Volunteers use researched-based resources and recipes when teaching their food safety and food preservation educational events.

In November of 2024, the UC Master Food Preserver Program launched a monthly newsletter that delivers recipes, how-tos, and food preservation inspiration straight to a subscriber's inbox. Sign up via the following link: Newsletter Subscription Page. The first issue launches November 4, 2024.

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This site is only for current UC Master Food Preserver Volunteers and staff. Access is through your local VMS home page.

This collection of documents from University Extension offices nationwide provides online educational materials on the following food safety and preservation topics. Research on food preservation is ongoing recommendations may have changed since the release of some documents.

This collection of documents from University Extension offices nationwide provides overviews of food safety. Research on food preservation is ongoing recommendations may have changed since the release of some documents.