UCCE Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County

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UCCE Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County UCCE Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County are community members trained by the University of California Cooperative Extension, Sonoma County.

UC Master Food Preserver volunteers are agents of the University of California and work through the UC Cooperative Extension to educate the community on the safe practices of home food preservation, including pickling, canning, dehydrating and much more. We are teaching through remote methods currently.

Quick Storage Guide: For Vegetable CropsAngelos Deltsidis, Department of HorticultureStorage temperature is the most imp...
10/11/2026

Quick Storage Guide: For Vegetable Crops
Angelos Deltsidis, Department of Horticulture

Storage temperature is the most important factor in maintaining the quality and extending the shelf life of fresh produce. Suboptimal storage temperatures have detrimental cumulative effects on the quality of the product and contribute to food losses throughout the postharvest chain.

https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/C1205.pdf

Pectin for Home Food Preservation: Types, Uses, and TipsRena Arnon, University of MarylandShauna C. Henley, Senior Agent...
10/10/2026

Pectin for Home Food Preservation: Types, Uses, and Tips
Rena Arnon, University of Maryland
Shauna C. Henley, Senior Agent, University of Maryland Extension
Carla Luisa Schwan, Assistant Professor

Pectin is a plant-based ingredient that absorbs water to create the “gelling” or “thickening” often used to make jams and jellies. However, not all pectins are alike, and the table below will help a home canner better understand why a recipe from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) or the National Center for Home Food Preservation (NCHFP) may recommend a high-methoxyl (HM) or low-methoxyl (LM) pectin.

https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/generated-pub-pdfs/C-1373.pdf

Love preserving food, learning new skills, and sharing what you know with others? Come preserve with us!The UC Master Fo...
10/08/2026

Love preserving food, learning new skills, and sharing what you know with others? Come preserve with us!

The UC Master Food Preserver Program is looking for new volunteers for our 2027 Sonoma/Marin Counties Training Class!

You don’t need to be an experienced canner or food preserver to apply. We’re looking for curious people who enjoy learning, connecting with their community, and helping others find safe, research-based answers about home food preservation.
And we’re excited to share that our program now includes Marin County!

Interested? Our online information session is coming up September 30, so now is the time to learn more.
Get all the details and register:
http://tinyurl.com/BecomeMFP

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From Orchard to Table: Apples!You’ve probably heard the expression “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”Research conti...
10/06/2026

From Orchard to Table: Apples!

You’ve probably heard the expression “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”
Research continues to show that the fiber and natural antioxidants and other
phytochemicals (plant chemicals) in apples may help prevent
chronic diseases.

https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/sites/default/files/2022-10/fn1847.pdf

So many delicious choices!!
10/05/2026

So many delicious choices!!

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133 Aviation Boulevard, Suite 109
San Luis Obispo, CA
95403

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+17075653026

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