Food Preservation and Safety

OSU Extension professionals and Master Food Preserver volunteers want to help you preserve and enjoy the best quality and safe foods.

See the sections below for information and training that will help you learn about safe methods and build your skills and confidence.

Master Food Preserver Training will not be held for new trainees in 2023.

Food Preservation Hotline

Home Food Safety & Preservation Publications

Announcements

Now accepting applications for the Master Food Preserver program

OSU Extension is now accepting applications for the Master Food Preserver (MFP) volunteer program! The MFP volunteer training course will be offered October 3rd to November 18th in a hybrid format that includes online lectures, ... Read more...

See More Announcements

With many hours of volunteer assistance, the OSU Extension Service has provided research-based information about safe food handling to thousands of Oregonians for 25 years. This has averted foodborne illness (and medical bills) and prevented the expense of food waste.

The Master Food Preservers volunteer program was launched in 1980 to support the county Food Safety/Preservation Program. Master Food Preserver Volunteers are assisting OSU Extension efforts at emergency food sites (food pantries) and schools.

Our volunteers work with the OSU Nutrition Education Program. They have helped to give food pantry demonstrations and on the use of emergency foods and healthy food choices. Over 16,000 contacts were made to adults and youth in food pantries, schools, and other SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) eligible locations.

Learn more about the Master Food Preserver program

Photo by Stephen Ward (Cropped from original)