Food Preservation, Safety and Storage

Food Preservation

Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Testing

Dial gauges should be checked for accuracy and overall condition every year prior to the beginning of canning season.  If you use your dial gauge canner thoughout the year, have it checked at the same time every year.

Bring in the dial gauge or the lid with the gauge attached and we can test it for accuracy. Call 503-821-1150 for directions to our office.

Preserving Specific Foods Canning Jams, Jellies, Fruit Spreads Freezing Drying Meat & Poultry Jerky

Types of Preservation Fruits & Vegetables Meat, Poultry, and Game Seafood Soups

Preserving for Special Diets

Using Preserved Foods Safely

Master Food Preservers

Additional Resources:

National Center for Home Food Preservation. 1000's of pages of research-tested home food preservation directions including the USDA Complete Guide to Canning. "So Easy to Preserve" University of Georgia publication and DVD videos. (Information).

For a complete list of research-based and safe sources of food preservation information please see our publications.  http://extension.oregonstate.edu/fch/food-preservation

Food Safety

Food Safety Resources:

• http://www.foodsafety.gov/ - Gateway to government food safety information

Food Storage

* In an emergency, food, water and shelter are basic needs that come first.  Though every family will have different needs in an emergency, your goal should be to have at least a 72 hour supply of food and water on hand.