UCCE Master Food Preservers of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties

06/15/2026

Come join us at Olea Farm Olive Oil this Saturday, June 20th to learn how to dehydrate herbs, including olive leaves to make a tea. See you there!

Open Farm Days Weekend only happens once a year - get your FREE tickets to join us for a fun weekend of family fun and tasty adventures across the SLO County Farm Trail - link in bio for tickets.🎟️🎟️

Open Farm Days Weekend
June 19th-21st
Join us for the weekend as 20+ farms, ranches, producers and purveyors welcome you to experience our local agriCULTURE first hand, out on the trail.

This family-friendly experience is an up-close chance to learn about agriculture through demonstrations, tastings, workshops, and farm tours.

Local farms will be featuring everything from beekeeping to olive oil production, vegetable and fruit growing. Local ranchers will introduce you to goats, alpaca, sheep, pigs, and more, while local purveyors will showcase their locally made products using our locally grown.

05/19/2026

We love teaching the next generation how to safely preserve food for healthy living and this school year we got to work with CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties and student garden leaders to do just that. From canning sauces, to drying herbs, to freezing fruit to make sorbet the 5th and 6th grade students learned about nutrition, food safety, food preservation, and teamwork.

If you want to learn with us, too, check out our website for upcoming classes: https://ucanr.edu/county/county-san-luis-obispo/uc-master-food-preservers-san-luis-obispo-and-santa-barbara-counties

05/19/2026

Reminder...there's a free class tomorrow: 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗲-𝗗𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀

Curious about freeze-drying? Join us for Freeze-Drying Fundamentals and learn more about this food preservation method in a beginner-friendly online class.

This free event is a great starting point for anyone interested in freeze-drying and wanting to better understand the basics before getting started.

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗲-𝗗𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀
𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟵 𝗮𝘁 𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲
𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freeze-drying-fundamentals-from-family-meals-to-sweet-treats-tickets-1988514888561?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Save the date and register today!

05/15/2026

THANK YOU!
As our UC ANR campaign comes to a close, we’re deeply grateful for your support! Together, we’re helping to preserve today and relish tomorrow through sustainable food practices.

Your generosity is making a lasting impact—thank you for being part of the change!

If you missed the event, but would still like to contribute then you can still give at give.ucanr.edu/pages/master-food-preservers and select San Luis Obispo/Santa Barbara counties.

05/15/2026

is still happening and you can be a part of something great with us. Your gift is an investment in a greener and more sustainalble future for our community.

Thank you for your support and for giving at give.ucanr.edu/pages/master-food-preservers San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara.

05/14/2026

Today is UC ANR !
Make an impact on food security and sustainability by donating to the San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara county UC Master Food Preserver Program! Your support helps us reduce food waste and share research-based preservation techniques that empower our local communities.

Thank you for:
1. Inviting your friends to participate in Giving Day
2. Sharing your support using
3. Giving to our local UC Master Food Preserver program at give.ucanr.edu/pages/master-food-preservers

By donating today, you’re investing in a greener, more sustainable future for your state and community.

Image: 2026 UC Master Food Preserver trainees learning how to make salsa with an atmospheric steam canner.

05/13/2026

The UC Master Food Preserver program is a volunteer-based program where volunteers give their time and expertise to extend knowledge and resources of the University to our local communities.

Read more about giving back with a purpose and learn how you can help make a difference. ucanr.edu/blog/master-food-preserver-slo/sb-counties/article/mfp-giving-day .

05/12/2026

Curious about freeze-drying? Join us for Freeze-Drying Fundamentals and learn more about this food preservation method in a beginner-friendly online class.

This free event is a great starting point for anyone interested in freeze-drying and wanting to better understand the basics before getting started.

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗲-𝗗𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀
𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟵 𝗮𝘁 𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲
𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freeze-drying-fundamentals-from-family-meals-to-sweet-treats-tickets-1988514888561?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Save the date and register today!

05/10/2026

Safe food preservation starts with education.
Help our UC Master Food Preservers in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties expand community training programs.

1. Invite a friend to participate in Giving Day!
2. Share your support using on social media
3. Give anytime during May 14-15th noon to noon.

Thank you for your support!

05/08/2026

Fresh, dried, or frozen, herbs can enhance your recipes with visual appeal, aroma, flavor, and even nutritional value. Read more about using and preserving your herbs on our blog.

ucanr.edu/blog/master-food-preserver-slo/sb-counties/article/preserving-herbs

Photo by: Linda McClure, UCCE Master Food Preserver