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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 (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/mfp/publications)

Upcoming Extension Events

Webinar: Asian Jumping Worms - A Threat to Oregon Landscapes (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/mg/linn-benton/events/webinar-asian-jumping-worms-threat-oregon-landscapes)

Online

Mon, Aug 26, 2019 10:00 am - 11:00 am

This webinar is part of the 2019 series of Advanced Training Webinars for Master Gardeners sponsored by Oregon State University Extension. Have you heard about the Crazy Snake Worm here in Oregon?...

Summer 2019 Food Preservation Class: The Science & Art of Canning Salsa (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/columbia/events/summer-2019-food-preservation-class-science-art-canning-salsa)

St. Helens, OR

Tue, Aug 27, 2019 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Please join us for this class exploring the science behind safely preserving tomatoes and salsas using a boiling-water canner. This class includes a hands-on lab where you will hone your culinary arts...

Jams, Jellies, Pie Fillings... Oh My! (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/polk/events/jams-jellies-pie-fillings-oh-my)

Salem, OR

Tue, Aug 27, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The Valley's Fruit can easily be turned into some sweet treats to enjoy now or later. During this class, learn tips and strategies to safely preserve jam, jelly, and pie filling. Try your hand at...

Jams, Jellies, Pie Fillings ... Oh My! (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/marion/events/jams-jellies-pie-fillings-oh-my)

Salem, OR

Tue, Aug 27, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Learn tips and strategies for making jam and pie filling.

Dry Farm Field Day at OSU Oak Creek Center for Urban Horticulture (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/smallfarms/events/dry-farm-field-day-osu-oak-creek-center-urban-horticulture)

Corvallis, OR

Wed, Aug 28, 2019 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Join us for our annual field day at the home site for the OSU Dry Farming Project ! This will be a drop-in style event with one 30 minute guided field tour starting promptly at 5pm. Come see dry...

Pressure Canning Smoked Fish, Meat, Poultry and Vegetables Workshop (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/deschutes/events/pressure-canning-smoked-fish-meat-poultry-vegetables-workshop)

Redmond, OR

Thu, Aug 29, 2019 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Register for the Pressure Canning and Fish Smoking workshop.

Mechanical Cultivation Day in Aurora (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/deschutes/events/mechanical-cultivation-day-aurora)

Aurora, OR

Thu, Aug 29, 2019 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Join WSU and OSU Extension for an exciting workshop on mechanical cultivation for vegetable weed management. Workshops will be offered in Puyallup, WA and Aurora, OR.

Mechanical Cultivation Vegetable Field Day: Aurora (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/smallfarms/events/mechanical-cultivation-vegetable-field-day-aurora)

Aurora, OR

Thu, Aug 29, 2019 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Mechanical Cultivation Field Day

Preserving Tomatoes and Salsa (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/marion/events/preserving-tomatoes-salsa)

Stayton, OR

Thu, Aug 29, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Spice up your life! Join us for a preserving and tomatoes salsa class in Stayton. During class, students will learn safe and fun ways to preserve tomatoes and salsa. They will try their hand at...

Linn & Benton summer food preservation classes - Pickling: Fermented & Quick Pickles (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/linn/events/linn-benton-summer-food-preservation-classes-pickling-fermented-quick-pickles-0)

Tangent, OR

Thu, Aug 29, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

This class covers safe procedures for pickling vegetables, including fermented and fresh pack pickles, and selecting and preparing ingredients.

Coffee at The DIG: Tomato Tasting (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/mg/wasco/events/coffee-dig-tomato-tasting)

The Dalles, OR

Sat, Aug 31, 2019 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Coffee at The DIG is a summer gardening educational series taught by Wasco County Master Gardeners at our community learning garden, The DIG. Come enjoy a cup of coffee and some gardening tips with us ...

Labor Day - office closed (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/clackamas/events/labor-day-office-closed)

Oregon City, OR

Mon, Sep 2, 2019 (All day)

The Clackamas County Extension office will be CLOSED in observance of Labor Day.

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Our Impact. Our Future.

With an established and trusted presence in every county, OSU’s Statewide Public Service Programs offer statewide community-centric engagement that provides access to research, expertise, and relationships essential for Oregon’s social, economic, and environmental needs.

Learn More About Our Impact (https://ourimpact.oregonstate.edu/)

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Ask an Expert is a way for you to get answers from the Oregon State University Extension Service. We have experts in family and health, community development, food and agriculture, coastal issues, forestry, programs for young people, and gardening.

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Latest Content from OSU Extension

Timber harvesting: a process of many decisions (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/forests/cutting-selling/timber-harvesting-process-many-decisions)

Article

Curious about what goes into planning for a timber harvest? This overview can help prepare you to make informed decisions throughout the process.

By Francisca Belart, Lauren Grand,

Canning Tuna Fact Sheet - SP50-1002 (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/default/files/documents/1/sp501002canningtunafactsheet.pdf)

Publication

Fact sheet on canning tuna - including handling, processing/pressure canning, and storage.

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

Photo by Lynn Ketchum

Get Involved

OSU Extension has more than 13,000 trained volunteers who dedicate time to teaching and enriching their communities. Our "master" level volunteer programs include, gardening, food preservation, woodland management, and beekeeping.

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OSU Extension has locations in all counties across Oregon.

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