The 2023 Certified Master Food Preserver Training is a high-quality training program that teaches all methods of food preservation as well as food safety and emergency preparedness. The MFPs then volunteer in the community to share this information through online and in-person demonstrations and presentations, and volunteer to complete behind-the-scenes essential work.
The training runs from January through May and includes 10 Zoom classes on Fridays and four in-person, hands-on Food Labs on Saturdays. The fee is $200 and includes books and food lab material.
Information Meeting: If you are interested in learning more about the Certified MFP training, please attend one of the mandatory 60-minute Zoom information meeting on Friday, Oct. 21, at noon or Friday, Nov. 18, at noon. Register at https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=39013
Application: To apply to the 2023 Certified MFP training, please submit the application by Sunday, Dec. 4. Complete the application at https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=38863
Interview: All Certified MFP applicants will be interviewed during the week of Dec 5 so we may learn about your experience and wishes and you will learn about the MFP program expectations.
This program is offered by the University of California Cooperative Extension Office. Questions? Contact Dorina Espinoza, Youth, Families and Communities Advisor at 445-7351 or [email protected]