Nutrition & Health

Join Master Gardeners in a Garden Talk on Accessible - Adaptive Gardening We will cover how to enjoy gardening regardless of limitations and how to adapt to your needs, abilities, and preferences. June 1, 2026 |  7:00PM to 8:00PMThis is a free online event.

Join Master Gardeners in a garden workshop at the Santa Maria Public Library on Backyard Composting We will cover why we should compost, how it works, what materials are needed, methods and their pros and cons, the do's and don'ts, and troubleshooting issues.  May 23, 2026 |  11AM to…

Transform the seasonal bounty of your garden (or the local farmer’s market) into vibrant, crunchy, and tangy delights that last all year long! Whether you are a gardening enthusiast looking to manage a harvest or a food lover eager to create custom condiments, this class will cover the essential techniques…

In this one-hour webinar, we will talk about the basics of food preservation and how an everyday person can start preserving food today, how to keep your food fresher, longer in the refrigerator, and the environmental benefits of food preservation. We hope you can join us for this exciting collaboration…

Learn the fundamentals of freeze-drying for long-term food preservation. In this one-hour class, you’ll explore how freeze-drying works and how it helps maintain food quality over time.We’ll cover practical applications, including preserving complete meals and freeze-dried snacks such as fruit and candy. The…

Únase en línea a los Maestros Conservadores de Alimentos de la Universidad de California para una sesión gratuita de preguntas y respuestas en español sobre métodos seguros y basados ​​en la investigación para la conservación de alimentos. Un panel de voluntarios especializados en congelación, deshidratación…

Únase en línea a los Maestros Conservadores de Alimentos de la Universidad de California para una sesión gratuita de preguntas y respuestas en español sobre métodos seguros y basados ​​en la investigación para la conservación de alimentos. Un panel de voluntarios especializados en congelación, deshidratación…

Make your preserved foods into delightful gifts.  The workshop will show you how to take jars of jam, salsa, pickles, dried fruits, herbs, and more and turn them into charming, ready-to-give gifts. From seasoning blends and soup mixes to decorative jar toppers, this class highlights simple ways to…

Have you ever wondered how to cure and preserve your own olives?  Please join UC Master Food Preservers as we explain the ways to remove the bitterness from olives to make them edible: lye cure, dry salt cure, water cure, brine cure and fermented. We will demonstrate the start of several processes. Long…

This class will demonstrate the reasons for preserving food and methods for safe freeze-drying and dehydrating.Skills to be taught:the fundamentals of basic food safety techniques for preservationthe benefits of freeze-drying and dehydratingthe drying times for each method for various foodsthe different…