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OSU’s food preservation hotline

As canning season gets underway, the Food Preservation hotline from Oregon State University Extension Service starts taking calls July 15.

The toll-free hotline at 800-354-7319 runs until Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. When the hotline is closed, callers can leave a message. The hotline is staffed by certified Master Food Preserver volunteers in Lane and Douglas counties, but is available statewide.

See our food preservation publications

Upcoming Extension Events

Salem, OR

4-H Wild West Camp - 4 Nights

Tue, Jul 16, 2019 - Sat, Jul 20, 2019 (All day)

This four-night overnight summer camp is filled with fun hands-on outdoor experiences like hiking, riding horses, canoeing, fishing, archery, swimming, natural science, digital photography, crafts, ...

John Day, OR

Grant County Classic Cattle Jackpot

Sat, Jul 20, 2019 (All day)

This event is Abby Winegar's Senior project for Prairie City High School Class of 2020.

OSU researcher in eastern oregon landscape

Banks, OR

Washington Co Neighbor to Neighbor & 2018 Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year Woods Tour

Sat, Jul 20, 2019 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Tour Focus: 1) Property History, 2) Managing Mature Timber, 3) Invasive Species, & 4) Thinning

Jefferson, OR

Iris Dig

Sat, Jul 20, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Participants will learn how to dig, divide, sort, label and plant fancy bearded iris.

The Dalles, OR

Coffee at The DIG: Garnishes and Presentation

Sat, Jul 20, 2019 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Come learn with Master Food Preservers about fancy plating! MFPs will show us how to use garnishes to create a beautiful meal presentation.

Madras, OR

High Desert Garden Tour

Sat, Jul 20, 2019 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

The tour takes place at a few special gardens in the Culver and Madras area this year.

Sweet Home, OR

Sweet Home Saturday Gardening Class series: Growing/Pruning Roses

Sat, Jul 20, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

This class is part of the FREE Sweet Home Saturday Garden Class Series offered by Linn County Master Gardeners.

Albany, OR

Linn County 4-H Youth Auction

Sat, Jul 20, 2019 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Come support our youth!

Yachats, OR

Garden Insects and Worms

Sun, Jul 21, 2019 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Lincoln County Master Gardeners host an next Open House in Yachats entitled Garden Insects and Worms. The Open House will be held on Sunday, July 21 from 11 am to 2pm at the Yachats Demonstration and...

Salem, OR

Clackamas County 4-H Summer Camp

Mon, Jul 22, 2019 - Sat, Jul 27, 2019 (All day)

Youth age 9-14 will spend the week living in cabins, learning about the environment, creating arts and crafts, and participating in archery, fishing, canoeing, swimming, morning sing, campfire, field ...

, OR

4-H Japanese Exchange Hosting

Mon, Jul 22, 2019 1:00 pm - Sat, Aug 17, 2019 10:00 am

4-H Japanese Exchange Delegates in Oregon

Monroe, OR

Oregon Season Tracker Citizen Science Training classroom session

Mon, Jul 22, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Do you like the outdoors and the idea of contributing to science research? join us...

Oregon Season Tracker Citizen Science Volunteers are people like you:

They are trained observers helping to...

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Kelly Streit (right), Extension Family and Community Health educator, answers questions at the Farmer's Market about preserving foods safely.

Photo by Lynn Ketchum

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