Nutrition & Health

Learn more about dehydrating your zucchini surplus and how to transform it into mock pineapple. This free class is presented by the new UC Master Food Preserver Online Program.

Want to learn about the latest advances rat management? Join us to hear from rat expert Niamh Quinn on new and effective strategies for managing rats in residential areas and landscapes.

Join the UC Master Food Preservers for a workshop, "Gifts from the Kitchen." Demonstrations and hands-on activities provided as well as recipes, handouts and gifts to take home.

Join us for a fun and informative presentation on Growing Delicious Tomatoes from our own "Tomato Tom," Merced County Master Gardener and avid backyard gardener.

The 35th annual Southern California Spring Garden Show is a four-day garden event held April 24-27, in the Crate & Barrel/Macys Home Store wings.

In this program, presented by UCCE Master Food Preservers of Orange County (https://ucanr.edu/sites/MFPOC/), you will learn how to preserve this months Farmers' Market bounty.

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.

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.

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) at home. As the drought worsens and the climate warms, home-based waste management has never been more relevant.