UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County

Who We Are and What We Do

Welcome! The UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County are trained volunteers who teach safe, validated home food preservation to our communities.

Our UC Master Food Preserver 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 healthly food.

Events

See our Upcoming Events Page to see where you can find us out in the community!

At fun classes and workshops, we teach you step-by-step, safe methods to preserve food at home:

• Food safety
• High-acid preservation - boiling water and steam canning
• Making jams and jellies
• Pickling
• Dehydrating
• Low-acid preservation - pressure canning
• Cold storage
• ...and much more!

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Become a UC Master Food Preserver

Interested in becoming a certified volunteer? Joining our team of trained volunteers is rewarding in so many ways. As a UC Master Food Preserver, you'll receive extensive training alongside like-minded individuals and have the chance to share this knowledge to help your community.

Visit our training page to learn more about UC Master Food Preserver training and volunteer roles.