UC Master Food Preserver Mission Statement
"To teach research-based practices of safe home food preservation to the residents of California."
Summer News
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See our newly revised Resource Page
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Visit the Master Food Preservers of Orange County during the 2024 OC Fair, July 19 through August 18.
+ We have a Canning Kitchen in the OC Promenade, where we will demonstrate food preservation techniques and answer your questions about food safety and safe home food preservation, every Fair day from 11AM to 8PM. Download the flyer MFPOC Canning Kitchen at 2024 OC Fair
+ We are also scheduled for demonstrations on the OC Promenade stage. Download the flyer with our Demonstration Schedule: MFPOC Stage Demonstrations at 2024 OC Fair
Calendar of Events
| Event Name | Date |
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| Orange County Fair: Canning Kitchen - through 8/18/2024 | 7/19/2024 |
| Centennial Farms Public Class/Workshop:TDB | 9/21/2024 |
| George Key Ranch Historic Park: Pickling Demonstration | 9/21/2024 |
| Food and Farm Lab | 10/5/2024 |
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
* Sign up for Email
MFP Helpline
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Master Food Preservers of Orange County Present:
Fall Preserving Kick-Off: Apples & Spice 
Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Time: 2:00-5:00 pm
Location:
South Coast Research & Extension Center
7601 Irvine Blvd, Irvine CA 92618
Website: http://ucanr.edu/sites/screc/
Cost: $30
Move over pumpkin spice …apples deserve to be “center stage” in our kitchen’s Fall lineup! Join the Orange County Master Food Preservers on September 10, 2024 as we explore how to preserve Fall Apples. We will teach a hands-on workshop preparing sweet and savory Apple-Shallot Chutney, as well as festive and versatile Apple Preserves. Each participant will make and take home each of the two products.
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 only be one workshop offered on Tuesday, September 10, 2024: 2:00-5:00 pm. This class is limited to the first 16 registrants. Register and pay online by September 8, 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
Directions to the location are shown on the home page of the website: https://ucanr.edu/sites/MFPOC/
Class size: Limit 16
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