UC Master Food Preserver Program

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SPECIAL EVENT - Boiling Water Canning 101

Event Date
Nov 6, 2024

Boiling Water Canning 101 Learn which foods can be safely preserved using the water bath canning method. This in-person class will cover the boiling water canning process, including the selection of produce and preparation of jams, jellies, canned fruits, and tomatoes.
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Monthly Pressure Gauge Testing - Free!

Event Date
Sep 12, 2025

Second Friday of every month. Click HERE to sign up. Pressure canners with only a dial gauge need to be tested annually to ensure the dial gauge is accurate. If your dial gauge is not accurate, it is not correctly reading pressure which may result in under or over processing and unsafe food.
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Library Talks - Rohnert Park / Cotati Regional Library - Free!

Event Date
Oct 26, 2024

Bountiful Berries: Berries are so delicious and versatile. Make freezer jam without the need for canning. Learn basic canning techniques to go beyond jam to make conserves, preserves and chutney. Learn how to freeze cranberries and other berries to enjoy them year-round.
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Rialto Community Garden - Pickling & Vinegars

Event Date
Aug 17, 2024

Join our UCCE San Bernardino County Master Gardeners and Master Food Preservers for fun classes at Rialto Community Garden! Each month classes are offered in gardening and food preservation. This month's class: 9am: Irrigation 10:30 am: Vinegar & Pickling Garden Location: 137 S.
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"Perfect Pesto and Other "Magic" Sauces!"

Event Date
Jun 22, 2024

In this hands-on class, you will learn how to safely make sauces from fresh and dried herbs. Participants will be able to sample sauces and make and take home two half-pint jars. To get you started, participants will also receive an organic herb plant for your garden or container.
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Cheese Making 101

Event Date
Mar 9, 2024

Have you ever thought making cheese was a complicated process requiring a lot of fancy equipment, hands-on time, and a big mess? Its not! Our UCCE Master Food Preservers of San Bernardino/Riverside will demonstrate how to transform milk into 2 types of cheese: Fresh Ricotta and Paneer.
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Preserving Stone Fruits

Event Date
Jul 20, 2024

Learn it! Preserve it! Take it Home! Cost $25 Advance registration required. How to Join the Food Safety and Home Food Preservation Fun: Follow us on Facebook for updates and registration announcements: Link Sign up for our Preservation Notes Newsletter to receive registration links for each event.
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PAST: Ask a UC Master Food Preserver - Online!

Event Date
Jan 10, 2024

Join the UCCE Master Food Preservers for their monthly general Q&A session. A panelist of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions, share their tips and encourage you to safely preserve food at home.
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SPECIAL EVENT - Mother's Day Jam

Event Date
May 11, 2024

Sorry, this workshop is full. Celebrate Mother's Day with this in-person, hands-on class. Create a new memory with friends & family! Take home yummy preserves that you make! Try something new! When: Saturday, May 11, 2024, two sessions, choose 1: 10 AM till Noon 2 till 4 PM Fee: $40.
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