OSU Extension delivers the latest research on preparing food safely and preserving the flavor of your bountiful garden.

Sign up for OSU Extension's canning classes, download food preservation publications, or view a multimedia presentation about canning fruits or canning vegetables.

1. Recipes and Publications for Food Preservation and Safety (OSU/FCH)
2. Recipes and Publications for Food Preservation and Safety (OSU/Lane County)
   
3. Safe Food Fun Classes to expand your knowledge of food preservation and food safety.  Join in the fun while learning from certified OSU Master Food Preserver educators and volunteers!
   
   1. Summer Food Preservation Series of 3 classes for novice and experienced individuals involved in home food preservation and canning. Today's food science has found necessary changes to canning and preservation recipes and techniques to maintain safety and quality of products.  This is your opportunity to learn current requirements. Click here to register online for all 3 classes for $90.00 and save $15.00.  Optionally, you can register for each class preference separately.
      
      1. June 8, 2013  -  Introduction to Food Preservation (Part 1 of a 3 part series; $25)
      2. July 13, 2013  -  All About Preserving Fruits  (Part 2 of a 3 part series; $40)
      3. August 3, 2013  -  All About Preserving Vegetables  (Part 3 of a 3 part series; $40)
   2. Canning Tuna and Meats  -  August 24, 2013
   3. Freezing Convenience Foods for your Family  -  September 21, 2013 - with luncheon. 
4. Master Food Preserver Training Class  This class has been cancelled due to lack of registrations.  If you have questions, email the Extension Secretary: holly.burton@oregonstate.edu .              
5.  Pressure Canner Lid Testing in Douglas County Oregon  
   •  Free testing July thru October on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at the Douglas County Office between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
6. Seasonal Oregon Statewide Hotline for Food Safety and Food Preservation Inquiries 
   
7.  Seasonal food related information & recipes
   1. You Can Prevent Foodborne Illness (PNW250)
   2. Using a Meat Thermometer (USDA), LC-636
   3. Shipping Food Gifts, SP 50-933 
   4. Turkey Basics
   5. Recipes for Jams and Jellies 
   6. Preserving Foods: Apples, SP 50-446 (pdf) 
   7. Apples are Peaking; Choosing the Best Preservation Method (html) 
   8. Apple butter (html) 
   9. Turkey Fact Sheet, SP 50-880 (pdf)
8. Links to food related resources and recipes
   1.  National Center for Home Food Preservation (University of Georgia). 
      1. University of Georgia Food Preservation Publications & Factsheets 
      2. Publications
   2. Lane County OSU Extension Food Preservation Web Page 
      1. Lane County's Food Preservation Publications
   3. OSU Extension Service - Family and Community Health Department
      1. Food Preservation
      2. Food Safety 
   4. ODA Food Safety Division, Licensing and inspections (for food businesses).
   5. OSU Publications - Nutrition & Foods
      1. Food Preparation and Nutrition 
      2. Food Preservation and Storage
   6. Oregon State University Department of Food Science & Technology
   7. Utah State University Publications
      1. Food and Nutrition
         1. Food Preservation
         2. Food Safety
         3. Food $ense
         4. Eating Well Made Easy  (Various Food Preparation Manuals)
      2. Food and Water Storage
   8. USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page
      1. Reports by Single Nutrients
      2. Measurement Conversion Tables
   9. USDA Economic Research Service
      1. Weights, Measures, and Conversion Factors for Agricultural Commodities and their products (Agricultural Handbook Number 697) (pdf)

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Last Update:  04/22/2013

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