Ask a Master Food Preserver LIVE Q&A

Have questions about canning, freezing, drying, or fermenting fruits and vegetables? Join the UC Master Food Preservers for a free live online Q&A session. Our trained volunteers will answer your home food preservation questions with safe, research-based information you can trust.

Whether you’re new to preserving food, or experienced and need troubleshooting advice, this open forum is for you. Bring your questions about:

• Canning fruits, pickles, jams, and salsas
• Freezing, dehydrating, or fermenting produce
• Using research-tested recipes for specialty crops
• Best practices for safe food storage and preparation

All UC Master Food Preserver classes and events follow USDA- and UC-approved guidelines to ensure safety and quality.

Who Is This Q&A Session For?

• Beginners curious about safe, science-based food preservation.
• Anyone interested in home preservation.

📌 This monthly Live Q&A is part of the UC Master Food Preserver Online Delivery Program, bringing safe, research-based food preservation education on specialty crops to Californians—and beyond.