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Funky Cabbage: Sauerkraut and Kimchi (online)

Mar 27, 2025

Join us to learn about the basics of making sauerkraut and kimchi. You’ll learn about what you need to make these funky fermented foods, what to do if you find mold, and how to preserve them. Register to receive the link

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Vegetable Production and IPM for Conventional and Organic Systems

May 1, 2025

Join UCCE Imperial County extension adviser's as they present theVegetable Production and IPM for Conventional and Organic SystemsThis workshop will feature presentations on various aspects of agriculture in Southwest desert region including vegetable disease updates and management, emergent…

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Central Sierra: Citrus: From Tree to Table - Combo Class

Oct 11, 2025

Join Master Gardeners and the Master Food Preserver volunteers in a wonderful presentation on how to grow and preserve citrus. Come see how you can grow citrus successfully in our community.

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Ask A UC Master Food Preserver - Online Q&A

Apr 2, 2025

A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.

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Central Sierra: Culinary Herbs - From Garden to Gourmet (EDC MG)

May 3, 2025

No fat, low fat, no salt, watch the sugar; were constantly bombarded about how to eat healthier. One of the best ways to introduce healthy, delicious flavor into meals is to use herbs in our cooking. Many are easy to grow and preserve.

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Classes & Events in Solano and Yolo Counties

We share University of California, USDA , and Cooperative Extension research-based practices in the safe home food preservation of our local bounty in Solano and Yolo Counties! The schedule is full of great classes such as:Food safetyPreservation equipmentBoiling water, steam canning, and…

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Central Sierra: Preserve Watermelon and Eat Summer All Year Long!

July 14, 2025

Preserve It! Summer With Watermelon! by UCCE Master Food Preserver Laurie Lewis Nothing quenches thirst in the heat of the summer as a sweet watermelon can. Who else has childhood memories holding a generous slice in your hands, biting into the fruit as the juice ran down both arms?Watermelon Rinds…

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Central Sierra: The Two-Hour Rule (EDC MFP)

June 12, 2025

Preserve It! Food on the counter for longer than two hours is potentially unsafe by UCCE Master Food Preserver of El Dorado County Laurie Lewis Whether you are serving a family meal or setting out food for that garden party or potluck, we want everyone to be safe. The memories of those meals should…

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Central Sierra: Freezing Eggs (EDC MFP)

June 12, 2025

Preserve It! Freezing eggs is a viable and safe option by UCCE Master Food Preserver of El Dorado County Laurie Lewis Eggs: Such a perfect source of nutrition, a complete protein in a small oval shell. If you have fresh eggs from your own chickens or a local source, that’s wonderful…

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Central Sierra: Let's Talk Canning Jars (EDC MFP)

June 12, 2025

Preserve It! Properly using canning jars helps ensure a safe outcome by UCCE Master Food Preserver of El Dorado County Laurie Lewis We are well into spring, heading toward summer. Seed catalogs were dog-eared months ago, seed packets are in a basket (or perhaps already opened…

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