Nutrition & Health

Are you interested in producing meat birds for sale? You might be wondering: What rules do I have to follow to process and sell the meat legally? How are processing regulations enforced? What are the options available to me to process my birds on farm or off farm?

Join the UC Master Food Preservers for demonstrations and hands-on experience making your own gifts from the kitchen! Directions, recipes and take-home gifts will be provided.

What you will learn: Basic steps to plan, grow, and harvest fall winter veggies. Learn about unique varieties of green, cole, and root crops. Sources for seeds, plant starts, and growing information. Impact of climate on plants and insect pests. Free seeds, seedlings and more.

Have you always wanted to Pressure Can fish? Well, now is your chance to learn the safe way to do just that. Please plan on joining us on Tuesday, April 8th when the UC Master Food Preservers of Orange County will be teaching a class on how to Pressure Can Salmon.

This class will bring you up to date on the latest process recommendations, teach you how to process your food safely and explain the reasons behind the process. You will learn what equipment is needed and proper storage methods.

The 34th annual Southern California Spring Garden Show is a four-day garden event held April 25-28 in the Crate & Barrel/Macys Home Store wings. Come find our booth! We are located on the 3rd floor.

Did you know certain areas of San Bernardino and Riverside County are in a fruit fly quarantine? Join the San Bernardino/Riverside County Master Food Preservers to learn some quick and easy ways to preserve citrus.

Advance Registration Required: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.

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.

Learn the art and science behind composting from a local Certified Master Composter. Learn about the importance of managing your organic waste (food scraps and yard trimmings) at home. As the drought worsens and the climate warms, home-based waste management has never been more relevant.