Jared Hibbard-Swanson

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Food Security and Safety Manager

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Expertise: Local, regional and community food systems , Food security , Home food preservation , Home food safety and storage

Programs: Home Food Safety and Preservation Program

Locations: Marion County

Department/Unit: Family and Community Health Extension

Content by Jared Hibbard-Swanson

Tribal partnerships inform OSU Extension’s food preservation initiative

A new pilot program aims to close food safety education gaps in tribal communities and expand support for Indigenous communities in Oregon’s urban areas.

Grace Xue | Sep 18, 2025 | News story

Making cured bacon at home

Follow this guide to cure delicious bacon safely at home. Get step-by-step instructions, brine recipes and health and safety tips.

Joy Waite-Cusic, Jared Hibbard-Swanson | Aug 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

OSU Extension food safety and preservation helpline opens for the season

Starting July 7, the toll-free helpline, 800-354-7319, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Grace Xue | Jul 3, 2025 | News story

Is jelly made from dandelion or grape hyacinth tea considered safe?

P: I made dandelion tea and grape hyacinth tea by soaking the petals in boiled water before eventually straining. Are they safe to process as a shelf stable product using a basic fruit jelly recipe? Or should they only be used for freezer jellies?

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Are retort pouches safe for pressure canning?

P: I’ve seen several items online recommending the use of retort pouches for pressure canning. Is it safe?

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Can eggs from backyard chickens be donated to a food pantry?

P: With egg prices being so expensive at the grocery store, I wonder if the excess eggs from our backyard chickens can be donated to our local food pantry?

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‘Library of Things’ food preservation collections benefit Oregonians

Library of Things collections provide free equipment rentals to library patrons for limited time periods, allowing bulky or expensive pieces of equipment to circulate through the community to be shared and enjoyed by many residents.

Jared Hibbard-Swanson | Jan 2025 | Impact story

Preserving vegetables: Tomatoes

Tomato season is short in Oregon but tomatoes can be made to last year-round by preserving them. There are many options — canning, freezing, drying or making sauce, paste, salsa or catsup. Here's a guide with recipes.

Nellie Oehler, Jared Hibbard-Swanson | Jan 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

Does tofu expire?

P: My daughter has recently decided not to eat meat. I have started purchasing tofu, but we don't always use it by the expiration date on the package. The tofu is sealed in liquid. Is it safe for a little while after the date stamped on the package?

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Preserving fruits: Wild berries and fruits

Blackberries aren't the only wild berries in Oregon that produce delicious jams, jellies and pies. Salal and Oregon grape berries, huckleberries and gooseberries also can be used for tasty preserves and pies.

Nellie Oehler, Jared Hibbard-Swanson | Dec 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Are BPA-lined cans safe?

P: About the canned food we buy in stores, especially tomatoes: does the lining of the can impart some toxic or otherwise dangerous substance to the food?

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Play it safe when preserving elderberries

Many people enjoy the taste of elderberries, but beware — all varieties of elderberries are toxic. You need to cook them before you eat them. Learn how to safely process elderberries into delicious, nutritious treats.

Nellie Oehler, Joy Waite-Cusic, Jared Hibbard-Swanson | Nov 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Preserving pumpkins and winter squash

Fall and winter squash and pumpkin can be preserved by canning, freezing and drying, and their seeds can be roasted. Squash and pumpkin also can be stored for several months under the right conditions.

Nellie Oehler, Jared Hibbard-Swanson | Nov 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Preserving cranberries

Cranberries have long been a part of the Thanksgiving table. But cranberries aren't just for sauce and juices — they also make nutritious fruit spreads, chutneys, relishes and even ketchup.

Nellie Oehler, Jared Hibbard-Swanson | Sep 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

What is the shelf life of tuna preserved at home?

P: I canned tuna in 2021 and placed it in a in a cool, dark basement. What is the shelf life?

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Preserving peaches

The sweet flavor of summer peaches can be captured for year-round enjoyment through canning, freezing, drying, pickling, and by making them into jams and preserves. Starting with firm, ripe fruit helps to ensure success.

Nellie Oehler, Jared Hibbard-Swanson | Jul 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Steam Canners - Using to Process High-Acid or Acidified Foods (SP 50-1005)

Foods naturally high in acid — most fruits, pickles and salsas — can be processed in a steam canner. Steam canners require less water but processing time is limited. Here's how to use steam canners for high-acid foods.

Caryn Wheeler, Jared Hibbard-Swanson, Nellie Oehler | Apr 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Revitalized Master Food Preserver training expands access

Training a more diverse group of volunteers extends Extension’s reach into underserved communities — supporting food security, local economies and public health across the state.

Jared Hibbard-Swanson | Mar 2024 | Impact story

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