UC Master Food Preserver Mission Statement
"To teach research-based practices of safe home food preservation to the residents of California."
Calendar of Events
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Waste Not Want Not - ZOOM | 4/17/2024 |
| Spring Garden Show | 4/25/2024 |
| Spring Garden Show | 4/26/2024 |
| Spring Garden Show | 4/27/2024 |
| Spring Garden Show | 4/28/2024 |
| South Coast REC Open House and Urban Ag Education Expo | 5/4/2024 |
| Ask a Master Food Preserver Live via Zoom | 5/8/2024 |
| Food Preservation Basics: Canning Pickles - online | 6/6/2024 |
Preserve What's in Season
Be Food Safe
Follow safe food practices to avoid foodborne illnesses. Be mindful of ways you can incorporate the 4 easy steps to Everyday Food Safety: Clean, Separate, Cook, Cool. When preserving food, follow USDA guidelines and where applicable, scientifically tested recipes.
Prepare in advance for emergencies. Save this Poison Control Center information some place you can find quickly, if needed.
1-800-222-1222 //www.aapcc.org/
Knowledge is power. Learn in advance about Emergencies and Food Safety, like how to reduce your risk of food poisoning or what to do before, during and after a power outage (whether caused by an accident or disaster, or scheduled by your utility company) to keep your food safe.
- The UCCE Master Food Preserver Program is part of a countrywide effort by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) to raise public awareness and promote safe food practices at home.
- The University of California (UC) administers California's participation through its Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) division. Counties active in this statewide program do so with funding and support from their county's local UC Cooperative Extension (CE) office.
- Orange County volunteers are trained at the South Coast Research and Extension Center (South Coast REC). We, UCCE Master Food Preservers of Orange County (MFPOC) are certified by the University of California to extend research-based knowledge about food safety and safe ways to preserve food at home. We volunteer our time to teach hands-on classes and reach out to the greater community with demonstrations and information booths at various location through Orange County. Read more about us...
Contact the Master Food Preservers of Orange County for our online services:
* Got a Question? (Helpline)
* Request a Speaker
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MFP Helpline
Ever wonder what questions other Food Preservers ask?
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Master Food Preservers of Orange County Present:
Get Ready to Barbecue!
Date/Time:
2 identical classes:
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 3:00-5:00 pm
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 6:00-8:00 pm
Location:
South Coast Research & Extension Center
7601 Irvine Blvd, Irvine CA 92618
Website: http://ucanr.edu/sites/screc/
Cost: $30
Tired of barbecue sauces whose first ingredient is either high fructose corn syrup or water? Join the UC Master Food Preservers of Orange County on June 18, 2024 to explore how to make and preserve a zesty BBQ sauce that is made with tomato puree and your own blend of spices. We will also make a Pineapple Papaya Chili Salsa that compliments both meat and fish fresh from the grill! Each participant will make and take 2 products: Barbecue Sauce and Pineapple Papaya Chili Salsa.
If you want to learn to hone your canning skills, hang out with your friends and learn something new, or join a group of fun Master Food Preservers, then this class is for you!
There will be 2 identical workshops offered. Each class is limited to the first 24 registrants. Register and pay online by June 16, 2024 and bring a printed or digital copy of your confirmation proof-of-payment email to class.
Closed-toe shoes are required. If you have long hair, please tie it back for this class. Please bring an apron from home. If you cannot bring an apron, please select the $5 cleaning fee for a loaner apron. All ingredients and kitchen tools will be provided at the class.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds two weeks prior to workshop, as materials will have been purchased.
Questions? Contact us at: uccemfp@ucdavis.edu
Location: South Coast Research & Extension Center, 7601 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, 92618
Directions to the location are shown on the home page of the website: https://ucanr.edu/sites/MFPOC/
After completing the first part of this sign-up, you will be sent to the payment page. Please complete both sections in order to actually be added to the class list.
Please note that this is a recent change and using directions on a mobile device will not alert you to these changes.
UC ANR South Coast Research & Extension Center
7601 Irvine Boulevard
Irvine, CA 92618