UC Master Food Preserver Helpline
Do you have canning, preserving, or food safety questions? Want more information about becoming a UC Master Food Preserver?
Need information about an upcoming class? Want to test your pressure canner?* Ask your preservation questions today! →
Trained volunteers will follow up to inquiries within a week.
Note: The helpline email is currently experiencing technical issues. Please call the helpline phone number and leave a message in the meantime.
(805) 781-1429
slomfp@ucanr.edu
(email temporarily unavailable — please call instead)
San Luis Obispo Office
Helpline: (805) 781-1429 | Office: (805) 781-5940
University of California Cooperative Extension Office
2156 Sierra Way, Suite C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Front office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
*Pressure Gauge Testing Available | FREE and open to all home cooks and preservers!
We have a Presto® Testing Unit designed exclusively for testing Presto® Pressure Dial Gauges on pressure canners.
Contact the helpline for more information or to schedule an appointment.
