Home Food Preservation

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OSU Extension Catalog has a number of publications that provide comprehensive information related to food safety and food preservation.

Home Food Safety and Preservation Program

Master Food Preservers are trained and certified volunteers who assist OSU Extension Service in their efforts to provide up-to-date food safety and preservation information to Oregonians. After a comprehensive, hands-on training, ...

Home Food Safety and Preservation Program

Canning Timer & Checklist App

Select from over 50 popular foods used in home canning—including vegetables, fruits, meats, jams, jellies, pickles, and seafood—to generate a checklist and timer for processing. This app lets set you set your jar size, pack ...

Jeanne Brandt | Mar 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog

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How long will dried fruit last?

Q: How long will dehydrated apples, or any fruit, last once vacuum sealed in the pantry?

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Making Jams, Jellies and Fruit Spreads - SP50-764

Publication includes important information regarding preserving jams, jellies, preserves and fruit spreads safely.

Jul 2020 | Publication

Oregonians learn homesteading at Rural Living Day

Annual event included classes ranging from composting to water rights and well-water management, and small engine maintenance to wildlife management.

Chris Branam | May 7, 2020 | News Story

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Oregonians learn homesteading at Rural Living Day

Annual event included classes ranging from composting to water rights and well-water management, and small engine maintenance to wildlife management.

Chris Branam | May 7, 2020 | News Story

Video workshop series helps small farmers sell produce year round

The videos explain the Oregon Farm Direct Marketing Law (OFDML) and demonstrate different food preservation techniques.

Kimberly Jacobsen | Apr 3, 2020 | News Story

Dig into hundreds of publications from OSU Extension online catalog

Have a gardening question? Find an answer in one of OSU Extension's publications.

Kym Pokorny | Nov 22, 2019 | News Story

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Master Gardener Education Program Assistant, Master Food Preserver Education Program Assistant

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Glenda Hyde

Associate Professor of Practice, Family and Community Health; OSU Extension Service Extension Disaster Education Network Delegate

Lauren Kraemer

Assistant Professor of Practice, Family and Community Health

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How long will dried fruit last?

Q: How long will dehydrated apples, or any fruit, last once vacuum sealed in the pantry?

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