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UC Master Food Preservers of Solano and Yolo Counties

Welcome!

Preserve Today, Relish Tomorrow.

Our Mission:

"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." 

Community Outreach

We teach safe home food preservation methods in local communities through public classes and workshops, hands-on demonstrations, participation in county fairs, content contributions to websites and blogs, and in print and digital media.

Community Impact

UC Master Food Preservers make a difference in the community by sharing our knowledge about preserving fresh and healthy produce. We are determined to prevent botulism in home canning by promoting research-based methods of food handling and preparation.

Community Education

We share University of California, USDA and Cooperative Extension research-based practices in the safe home food preservation of our local bounty in Solano County! Just ask us: solanoyolomfp@ucanr.edu

  • Food safety
  • Equipment
  • Boiling water, steam canning and pressure canning
  • Canning jams and jellies
  • Pickling
  • Dehydration
  • Freezing and refrigeration

We teach classes too! Come out and join us!

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University of California Master Food Preserver logo with a strawberry on a book inside a jar.

Solano County Office

501 Texas Street, 1st Floor
Fairfield, CA 94533
Map
(707) 389-0680
HOURS: Monday-Friday
9 AM - Noon, 1:00 - 4 PM

 

Yolo County Office

2780 East Gibson Road
Woodland, CA 95695
Map
(530) 666-8143
HOURS: Monday-Friday
9 AM - Noon, 1:30 - 4 PM

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Upcoming Events

Dehydrate Citrus
Event Date
August 23, 2025

Dehydration Demonstration

Learn about the tools you'll need to successfully dehydrate different foods and extend the life of your summer harvest! UC Master Food Preservers will discuss different techniques for dehydrating…
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Event Date
September 26, 2025

Sourdough Starter Workshop

Join Rio's UC Master Preserver in a workshop where you'll learn how to make your own sourdough starter using science-backed techniquesRio Vista's UC Master Preserver is back to teach us in a new 🥖…
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Office Locations

Solano County Office

501 Texas Street, 1st Floor
Fairfield, CA 94533
United States

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - Noon, 1:00 - 4 PM

Yolo County Office

2780 East Gibson Road
Woodland, CA 95695
United States

HOURS: Monday-Friday 9 AM - Noon, 1:30 - 4 PM

Personnel

Jeanice R Sobetzki

Jeanice Rigdon Sobetzki
Master Food Preserver Coordinator for Solano and Yolo Counties
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Mission Statement

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.