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Food Safety & Preservation Hotline Open for The Season

Announcement

The OSU Extension Service Food Safety and Preservation Hotline starts on July 16 and ends on October 12, 2018 (M-F, 9am-4pm). Call 1-800-354-7319 (toll-free) Read More...

Can I use Stevia for canning?

Featured Question

My husband is now a type 2 diabetic. I cannot have artificial sweeteners. I would like to find a way to can fruit without doing it one way for him and a different way for me. I've been using Stevia with fruit I am putting up in the freezer. Can I also use Stevia instead of sugar with the fruit I am canning? 

By Nellie Oehler

Yogurt Made Simple - FS173E

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Publication provides information on how to make yogurt at home.

Lane County Extension Upcoming Events & Classes

Newsletter

Classes, Events, and MORE!

Should I Vacuum Package Food at Home? - SP50-603

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Things to know about vacuum packaging food, including safety and potential for bacteria to grow

Safety of Canned Food that Freezes - SP50-695

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Guidelines for determining the safety of canned food that has frozen.

Preserving for Special Diets - SP50-646

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This provides the home food preserver information on reducing sugar and/or salt when preserving food for those with special dietary needs.

Shipping Food Gifts - SP50-933

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Instructions and tips for shipping food products as gifts.

Using Preserved Foods Safely - SP50-494

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Guidelines for using preserved foods safely.

Drying and Roasting Seeds - SP50-534

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Information on safely drying and roasting sunflower and pumpkin/squash seeds, including harvesting, roasting, and storing.

Low Salt Pickles - SP50-533

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Information on how to make low salt pickles, including recipes, preparation, and processing.

Upcoming Events

Hood River County Extension Event

2018 a la Carte Food Preservation Classes

Tue, Sep 18, 2018 6:00 pm - Wed, Dec 12, 2018 6:00 pm

Food Preservation classes a la Carte held in Hood River and The Dalles! A selection of eight different food preservation classes covering various topics starting Wednesday, June 6th from 6:00-9:00 pm. Classes held on various Wednesday's until December 12 at the Hood River FISH Food Bank. These same classes will also be held in The Dalles on Tuesday's from 1-4pm at the Zion Lutheran Church.

Lane County Extension Event

Smoking and Curing Meats and Making Sausage

Sat, Oct 6, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Tips for how to safely smoke meat, cheese and vegetables. Learn to cure meats and to make sausage.

Apples ready for eating or canning

Clackamas County Extension Event

Canning and Preserving 101

Sat, Oct 6, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A presentation that explains the science behind food preservation techniques.

Deschutes County Extension Event

Mustard, Summer Sausage and Jerky

Wed, Oct 10, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Spice up your Oktoberfest or holiday event with home-canned mustard. Only a few recipes are safe to can at home, though. Summer sausage and jerky also have food safety risks if they aren’t prepared properly

Event

Preserving Meat class

Sat, Oct 13, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Learn how to preserve meat through pressure canning, drying, and freezing.

Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center Event

Not Enough Time? Fast & Slow Cooking

Tue, Oct 16, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Has an Instant Pot® or other electric pressure cooker found its way into your kitchen? This was the most sought-after gift in the appliance section this last year. Our experts will take all the terror...

Deschutes County Extension Event

Get Ready for the Holidays at the Red and Green Salsa

Wed, Oct 17, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

‘Tis the Season for special holiday condiments or host/hostess gifts! Join OSU Extension at the Red and Green Salsa public workshop to learn how to make safe, canned salsas! Participants will have fun learning about and making Tomatillo and Spicy Cranberry Salsas from up-to-date, tested recipes.

Lane County Extension Event

Basic Bread Baking

Sat, Oct 27, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Learn to make your own homemade bread from scratch.

Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center Event

Cranberries Make Delicious Memories

Tue, Nov 6, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Famous for their bright red color and characteristic taste, cranberries are a significant Oregon crop. Learn about the history, harvest and uses of these nutritious little jewels. Home preservation will be highlighted with samples and take home recipes at the Jackson County Extension Auditorium.

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