Nutrition & Health

Amador County is a great place to grow delicious fruits, nuts, and berries. This class will provide the basics, from how to plant bare root to how to care for your trees and bushes over time. And now is a great time to select and …

Late summer and fall harvests are some of the most bountiful times in the home garden. Join Bridget Matz, Master Gardener and Master Food Preserver, for an introductory overview on food preservation techniques that will help you enjoy the fruits of your garden labor for many months to come.

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.

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.

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.

Join the UC Master Food Preservers of San Joaquin County as we prepare delicious spreads together in our September hands-on workshop. We will guide you through creating three show-stopping holiday spreads perfect for elevating your charcuterie boards and gift baskets:Double Onion Marmalade JamGolden Pepper…

 COME CELEBRATE COMPOST WEEK!In honor of North Bay Zero Waste Week, we’re offering a fun-filled and informative morning of hands-on activities, workshops and information tables for all ages!FEATURED WORKSHOPS: Compost - Ins and Outs for All Ages! Vermiculture - Worm Wrangling with Master Gardener…

Fresh herbs are delicious but fleeting. In this class, UC Master Food Preservers will show you simple, safe methods to preserve herbs without expensive equipment, just using items you likely already have at home. Save money, reduce waste, and enjoy the flavors of your garden or farmers’ market all year long.

Delicious, homemade meals—right from the jar. Our Meals in Jars are crafted with fresh ingredients and preserved using trusted high-pressure canning methods for safety, flavor, and long shelf life. Enjoy the bold, zesty goodness of Vegetarian Tortilla Soup with beans, corn, peppers, and spices, or savor the…

Learn how dehydrating and freezing safely preserve fruits, vegetables, and herbs by slowing microbial growth and enzyme activity. This class covers food safety, equipment options, storage tips, and creative ways to use preserved foods at home.