Preserve today, relish tomorrow.

COVID 19 ALERT - As of March 16th, 2020,  the UC Master Food Preserver Program, UC ANR, and UC Cooperative Extension locations are closed and staff and volunteers are working remotely.

Many counties are postponing, rescheduling or offering online options for events through April 30th, 2020. Please contact your local program to find out updates and availability. The health and safety of UC Master Food Preserver volunteers, staff and our extended community is our number one priority. Thank you for your understanding. 

The University of California Master Food Preserver Program extends UC research-based information about home food safety and preservation to the public. The UC Master Food Preserver Program is a public service and outreach program under the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources administered locally by participating UC Cooperative Extension county offices.

The UC Master Food Preserver Program is an example of an effective partnership between the UC Division and passionate volunteers. In exchange for extensive training on home food preservation from the University, UC Master Food Preservers offer volunteer services and outreach to the general public in 17 California counties. Last year 447 UC Master Food Preservers donated more than 18,908 volunteer hours! 

"To teach research-based practices of safe home food preservation to the residents of California."
- UC Master Food Preserver Mission Statement