Food Access & Food Insecurity

Calaveras County Demonstration GardenSUMMER HOURS: Thursdays | 9:00AM - 1:00PM Hoo boy, the hot stuff has arrived for real, hasn't it? Perhaps like us you are upping your watering routines to keep up with all the thirsty plants. The garden is thriving, abuzz with life and activity. We hope you'll…

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,…

Got extra cucumbers or just love homemade pickles? In this beginner-friendly, one-hour class, UC Master Food Preservers share research-based guidance on making cucumber pickles safely at home. You'll explore several ways to preserve cucumbers, from quick refrigerator pickles to fermented pickles and shelf…

In this beginner-friendly, one-hour class, UC Master Food Preservers share research-based guidance on jams, jellies, preserves, conserves, and fruit butters. You'll learn how fruit, pectin, acid, sugar, and heat work together to create a gel, why tested recipes matter for quality and safety, and how to…

Are you interested in home food preservation?Join UC Master Food Preservers for a free, interactive session focused on safe, research-based methods for preserving food at home, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, and more. Bring your questions about freezing, dehydrating, pickling, fermenting, canning, and…

June is California Avocado Month! It's the perfect time to learn how to make the most of avocados while at peak harvest and quality. In this one-hour class, UC Master Food Preservers will share practical, research-based methods for selecting, storing, freezing, and preserving avocados for later use. Guest…

Have food preservation questions?Join UC Master Food Preservers online for a free live conversation rooted in safety and a culture of prevention. Bring your questions about canning, freezing, dehydrating, fermenting, and more. This is more than a one-way Q&A. It is a chance to swap stories, compare notes…

Learn practical, research-based methods for preserving garlic bulbs and seasonal garlic scapes at home. In this one-hour class, participants will explore safe techniques for curing (drying), dehydrating, and pickling garlic to help extend storage life and maintain flavor and quality. Frank Voelz of…

Learn safe ways to preserve peaches, plums, and apricots with fruit butters, compotes, BBQ sauce, and more.Go beyond jam and discover creative, research-based ways to preserve summer stone fruit at home. In this one-hour online class, participants will explore safe methods for preserving peaches, plums, and…