Welcome!

Who We Are and What We Do

The UC Master Food Preserver Program’s mission is to keep Californians safe and well as they use culturally appropriate, research-based practices to safely preserve food in the home, reducing food waste, increasing food security, and providing engaging ways for Californians to explore healthy food.

At fun, often free classes, we teach you step-by-step methods to preserve food at home:

• Boiling Water, Steam and Pressure Canning
• Dehydrating and Freezing
• Pickling and Fermenting

See our calendar and the statewide calendar on the right for dates and details.

How to get information

• Find our office
• Ask questions through our online form
• Phone: (916) 875-6913
• E-mail: sacmfp@ucanr.edu
• Facebook
• This website has lots of information:
  • Resources includes techniques and recipes for all methods of food preservation.
  • Demonstrations includes a list of our upcoming classes.
  • Recipes from our Wednesday demos.
  • Find a farmers’ market near you.
• Also find lots of videos about food preservation on the MFP Statewide website.

Become a Master Food Preserver

Do you want to volunteer with us?  Find details about our next training.