Food Safety

Citrus fruits are tasty, nutritious and versatile. Lemons, limes, grapefruit, kumquats and others are readily available at this time of year. Winter is citrus season in California, but these zesty flavors can be safely preserved to enjoy later. On February 21, 2026, the UC Master Food Preservers of Amador…

Learn to dehydrate, freeze, pickle, and can cultivated mushrooms safely at home in this free, research-based online class.

Join us to discover how preserved lemons, winter herbs, and specialty fruits like prickly pear can bring bright, flavorful depth to your beverages.

Join us on December 3rd for the 36th Annual Fall Desert Crops Workshop. Get up to date on the key issues affecting desert crops in our Valley through expert-led discussions. This FREE workshop offers a valuable opportunity to stay informed, connect with others and better understand the challenges facing our…

The Master Food Preservers of Amador County invite you to a comprehensive pressure canning class, following their recent statewide training at UC Davis. This hands-on class will demonstrate the safe and effective preservation of salmon fillets using professional pressure canning techniques. Participants will…

Create chutney, marmalade, spiced nuts & citrus wheels — safe, homemade holiday gifts using USDA-approved preservation methods. The holidays are coming! Celebrate the season by creating thoughtful, homemade gifts that showcase the best of California's winter produce. 🎁 This free, live online class covers…

Create chutney, marmalade, spiced nuts & citrus wheels — safe, homemade holiday gifts using USDA-approved preservation methods. The holidays are coming! Celebrate the season by creating thoughtful, homemade gifts that showcase the best of California's winter produce. 🎁 This free, live online class covers…

Preserving Pomegranates: Juice, Jelly, Molasses & More!Pomegranates are in season! These jewel-like fruits are packed with tart flavor and bright color—perfect for preserving as the holidays approach. 🎉This free, live online class from the University of California Master Food Preservers Online Delivery…

The holidays are just around the corner! 🎉 From Orchard to Table: Apple Pie Filling & Freezing Apples is the second class in the Apples All Year series from the University of California Master Food Preservers. This free, live online class introduces safe, research-based methods for canning and…

Core Skills: Apple Butter & Dehydrated Apple Rings is the first class in the Apples All Year series from the University of California Master Food Preservers. This free, live online class introduces safe, research-based ways to preserve apples at home using USDA- and UC-approved recipes.Learn how to turn…