Food Sustainability

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UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Tomatoes A-Z - Huntington Beach

Event Date
Apr 8, 2026

You could plant from dawn to dusk and still not plant every variety of tomato! Whether you are a novice or a pro, you’ll enjoy learning about tomatoes: their history and some fun facts, the many varieties, their culture, diseases and pests, growing in the ground vs. growing in containers – and…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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UC 4-H Program of Tuolumne County: Event

2026 Tuolumne County 4-H Fest

Event Date
Apr 19, 2026

Get ready for an unforgettable day at the Tuolumne County 4-H Fest — where creativity, skills, and community spirit come together!This exciting event celebrates everything that makes 4-H amazing, featuring a wide variety of project-based contests where  members can showcase their hard work and talents…
UC 4-H Program of Tuolumne County
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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Home Freezing Basics: Safe and Smart Ways to Preserve Everyday Foods (Online Delivery Program)

Event Date
Mar 24, 2026

This free online class, taught by the UC Master Food Preservers Online Delivery Program, focuses on research-based freezing methods that protect food quality and safety.You’ll learn how freezing works, why it preserves food, and how to freeze and thaw foods properly to prevent foodborne illness and quality…
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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

How to Safely Dehydrate Food at Home With or Without a Dehydrator (Online Delivery Program)

Event Date
Apr 14, 2026

This free online class, taught by the UC Master Food Preservers Online Delivery Program, focuses on food safety principles and practical techniques for preserving food through dehydration.You’ll learn how different drying approaches, including:Solar dryingOpen-air dryingMicrowave dryingForced-air drying …
UC Master Food Preserver
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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Winter Citrus Preserves: Mastering Marmalades (Online Delivery Program)

Event Date
Mar 18, 2026

This free online class, taught by the UC Master Food Preservers Online Delivery Program, focuses on food safety principles and practical techniques for making marmalade at home.You’ll learn how different citrus varieties, such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruit, affect flavor, texture, and finished marmalade…
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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Homemade Baby and Toddler Food (Online Delivery Program)

Event Date
May 9, 2026

This free online class, taught by the UC Master Food Preservers Online Delivery Program, focuses on food safety and practical techniques for preparing and storing purees and simple snacks at home.Caregivers will learn how freezing and dehydrating can be used to store homemade baby and toddler foods, helping…
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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Ask A Master Food Preserver Live Q&A (Online Delivery Program)

Event Date
Apr 8, 2026

For those with any sort of disability, please use this Registration Survey not the hyperlinked Register Now button above that leads you to an external website that does not adhere to the federal Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1). Have food preservation questions?Join UC Master Food…
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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Ask A Master Food Preserver Live Q&A (Online Delivery Program)

Event Date
Feb 11, 2026

Do you have food preservation questions? Join UC Master Food Preservers online for a free live Q&A about safe, research-based methods.Have questions about canning, freezing, drying, or fermenting fruits and vegetables? Join the UC Master Food Preservers for a free live online Q&A session. Our trained…
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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Ask A UC Master Food Preserver Live Q&A (Online Delivery Program)

Event Date
Jan 14, 2026

A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.
UC Master Food Preserver
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