Make the best of your vegetable garden by preserving the fruit of your labor.

Canning is an activity that can be enjoyed with family and friends. Done safely, it’s an economical way to preserve your favorite foods at home. Understanding the science behind food preservation is key.

Visit the UC Hansen Agricultural Center for another Saturday at the Farm on April 30th. This month’s featured speaker, Dr. Hany Khalil, Food Science and Nutrition Professor at Cal Poly—San Luis Obispo will present: Fruit and Vegetable Preservation—Safety and Quality Consideration. Learn the basic principals of home canning to produce safe and high quality preserved foods. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Space is limited, reservations for presentation required. Call 805-525-9293 ext. 214 or email:sbmiller@ucdavis.edu. Send checks payable to: UC Regents. Cost: $5/person. UCHAC is located at 14292 W. Telegraph Rd in Santa Paula.

The UC Hansen Agricultural Center will be open on April 30th from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Faulkner House tours, self-guided garden tours, and Master Gardener plant sale will also be available. If you would like to participate in these activities, no reservation required. For more information visit our website at www.uchansentrust.org.

Admission to the farm and parking are free.