Master Food Preservers of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties

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Preserve Today, Relish Tomorrow!

 

Who We Are and What We Do

UC Master Food Preservers (MFPs) are trained volunteers who extend UC research-based information about home food safety and preservation to the public.

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Master Food Preservers at work

 

  • Work in the community as local food preservation specialists.
  • Teach classes on various food preservation topics.
  • Answer food preservation inquiries via email.
  • Staff information booths and present food preservation demonstrations at the county fair and other local events.
  • Provide accuracy testing of home pressure canners for the public, free of charge.

email us at smsfpreservers@ucanr.edu 

or call at (650) 276-7427

Sign up to receive email reminders 

 

Do you want to...

  • ask questions about upcoming MFP events?
  • troubleshoot your home food preservation project?
  • find out more about being a Master Food Preserver?
  • request a Master Food Preserver workshop or talk for your group?
  • have your pressure canner tested for accuracy and safety?

Fill out this Survey 

You can also learn more about the statewide Master Food Preserver program

 

Our Partners

We are grateful to the organizations who work with us to host Master Food Preserver workshops!

 

Contribute for a Better Future

Upcoming Events

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Event Date
November 1, 2026

San Mateo: DIWise: Pickling

Learn the art and science of pickling in this hands-on workshop led by UC Master Food Preservers. Discover how to safely transform fresh, seasonal produce into crisp, flavorful pickles that last for…
Event Date
November 14, 2026

San Mateo County: Gifts from the Kitchen

Join the UC Master Food Preservers of San Mateo and San Francisco Counties for a hands-on workshop on crafting heartfelt, edible gifts this holiday season. Guided step ­by-step by certified…

Office Locations

Master Food Preservers of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties

1500 Purisima Creek Road
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
United States

smsfpreservers@ucanr.edu

Mission Statement

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.