Who We Are . . .

 

 

 The Master Food Preserver ( MFP) program started in 1980 and continues today with dedicated volunteers who are trained to assist the county Extension staff in providing up-to-date food preservation information to the citizens of El Dorado County.  There are presently 38 volunteers who give at least 40 volunteer hours throughout the year to serve the El Dorado community.

 

 

 What do MFP Volunteers do?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ø  Assist county Extension staff by answering
     food preservation telephone and walk-in inquiries.

  Ø  Work in the community as local food preservation
      resources.

 Ø  Staff information booths and put on food
      preservation demonstrations at the El Dorado
      County Fair and local festivals.

Ø  Teach classes throughout the summer on food
      preservation topics at the Extension office.

 

 

 Who can be a Master Food Preserver?

 Anyone who has an interest in Food Preservation and food safety can be a Master Food Preserver.  The 40-hour certification classes are given during the day at the beginning of each year.  Students must pass a written examination and agree to 40 hours of volunteer work per year. 

 

MFPs Receive:

 Ø    Approximately 40 hours of training on all aspects
     of food preservation, including food safety,
     canning, freezing, drying, pickling, and preparing
     jams and jellies.

 Ø    Current Extension food preservation publications
      and materials

 Ø    Hands-on lab experiences.

  

MFP Volunteers are expected to . . .

 Ø  Attend all trainings and lab sessions

 Ø  Complete weekly homework assignments and
       quizzes during the eight week training course.

 Ø  Pass a final examination.

 Ø    Volunteer a minimum of 40 hours per year.

 

 

 If your club or organization is in need of a speaker. . .  

 

 

Call the Master Food Preservers office to schedule one of our members to give a Food Safety, or other food related topic demonstration at your next meeting. We can be reached at 530-621-5506.