In the News!

UC Master Food Preservers are in the news throughout California. Here is a collection of publications and articles written by or about the UC Master Food Preserver Program. Do you have a story to share? We'd love know about it! Submit a piece for consideration using the "In the News!" online survey.

Articles and Videos

• More than a TikTok trend, preservation is the future of food (August 23, 2022)
• Preserve Today, Relish Tomorrow. The Inaugural Modoc Master Food Preserver Class (August 18, 2021)
• EFNEP and Master Food Preserver Virtual Collaboration (October 28, 2020)
• Preserving persimmons (October 6, 2020)
• Drying peppers (September 14, 2020)
• Not your grandma’s jam (September 3, 2020)
• Too many tomatoes? (August 31, 2020)
• Home preservation for whole foods, plant-based lifestyles (August 14, 2020)
• Humboldt County Tackles Food Waste  (May 17, 2019)     
• Love to cook? This SLO class teaches how to preserve food safely (May 23, 2018)
• Preserve It! Spring pickling (May 28, 2018)
• Farm Day Hooks Kids on Ag (May 12, 2018)
• Condiments and Chutneys Class (April 28, 2018)
• Want to make your own mustard? Here's your chance to be a condiment master (April 25, 2018)
• Grow For It! It's time to plant the queen of any garden - the tomato (March 22, 2018)
• Preserve the best and save the rest (January 17, 2018)
• Grow For It! Herb of the Year (January 1, 2018)
• Simple tips for the best Thanksgiving (November 18, 2017)
• Thanksgiving persimmons are autumn joy (November 16, 2017)
• UC Master Food Preservers at 2017 Farm to Fork (September 26, 2017)
• Turning your fruit harvest into quick and easy freezer jam (September 15, 2017)
• Partnering with Produce Providers (September 13, 2017)
• Canning 101: Get started with this class in San Luis Obispo (September 12, 2017)
• Food waste is an ethical and environmental issue (July 14, 2017)
• Learn how to preserve seasonal produce in this San Bernardino class (July 7, 2017)
• Learn how to preserve fish and beans safely - without losing flavor (June 21, 2017)
• Learn how to make sauerkraut, other fermented veggies (April 14, 2017)
• Building blocks of health (March 27, 2017)
• Do you have extra lemons in your garden? Here's how to use them (March 22, 2017)
• Video, Dehydrate Your Meal (December 14, 2016)
• Video, UC Master Food Preservers at Sacramento's Farm to Fork (Sept 24, 2016)
• Master Food Preservers: Plant a grape arbor and preserve your bounty (Sept 1, 2016)
• Video, UC Master Food Preservers (August 8, 2016)
• UC Cooperative Extension grows in Calaveras (August 4, 2016)
• The UC Extension offers programs for all ages (May 31, 2016)
• UCCE Master Food Preservers: Dehydrating herbs (May 1, 2016)
• Yes, you can (March 14, 2016)
• UC Master Food Preserver Program Extends Summer Harvest for Year-Round Eating (February 2, 2016)
• Looking back at your leftovers (December 1, 2015)
• Apple-tunity: Preserving the Fall Harvest (November 4, 2015)