WSU Cowlitz County Extension

Canning season is here as an abundance of food is being harvested.  As you prepare for canning, do you know if your canner will seal the lids to the jars?  You can have your canner lid tested to be sure that your food is correctly canned.  Lids can be tested, Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:30 am (August 15 – September 19) for $4.00 at the WSU Extension office located at 1946 Third Avenue, Longview.  For questions, contact Lisa Huckleberry at 577-3014…

Click here to Print the 2017 PIC Brochure

Click here to Print the 2017 PIC Brochure Please note that the date on the flyer has been changed to November 8th, 2017, same time and place.  If you have any questions, please contact our office at the number listed.  Thank you.

Office will be closing  at 9:30 am and will reopen on Wednesday 9/19/18  regular business hours.

The office will be closing at 12 pm every Friday starting October 5th to December 28th, 2018. The Office will resume normal Friday business hours (9-12:30) starting January 4th, 2019.

Person in Charge (PIC) training in  4- hour workshop to help shift leaders, managers, supervisors, and owners meet Washington state food safely regulations.

WSU Extension will not be open to comply with the Cowlitz County Board of County Commissioner’s decision to close county buildings on April 24th. County will close most buildings for Deputy Justin DeRosier’s Memorial Service on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 In order to allow County employees to participate in the Memorial Service for Deputy Justin DeRosier, and in anticipation of limited staffing levels, most County buildings will be closed. If you have specific concerns or questions regarding business with a…

Are you ready for canning season?  Dial gauges for pressure canners need to be tested each year for accuracy. Gauges that read high cause under-processing and may result in unsafe food and risk of botulism.  Low readings cause over-processing. Pressure adjustments can be made if the gauge reads up to 2 pounds high or low but gauges that differ by more than 2 pounds need to be replaced. Dial gauges can be tested on May 9, May 21, June 11,…

Are you ready for canning season?  Dial gauges for pressure canners need to be tested each year for accuracy. Gauges that read high cause under-processing and may result in unsafe food and risk of botulism.  Low readings cause over-processing. Pressure adjustments can be made if the gauge reads up to 2 pounds high or low but gauges that differ by more than 2 pounds need to be replaced. Dial gauges can be tested on May 9, May 21, June 11,…

Are you ready for canning season?  Dial gauges for pressure canners need to be tested each year for accuracy. Gauges that read high cause under-processing and may result in unsafe food and risk of botulism.  Low readings cause over-processing. Pressure adjustments can be made if the gauge reads up to 2 pounds high or low but gauges that differ by more than 2 pounds need to be replaced. Dial gauges can be tested on May 9, May 21, June 11,…

Are you ready for canning season?  Dial gauges for pressure canners need to be tested each year for accuracy. Gauges that read high cause under-processing and may result in unsafe food and risk of botulism.  Low readings cause over-processing. Pressure adjustments can be made if the gauge reads up to 2 pounds high or low but gauges that differ by more than 2 pounds need to be replaced. Dial gauges can be tested on May 9, May 21, June 11,…

Person in Charge (PIC) training in  4- hour workshop to help shift leaders, managers, supervisors, and owners meet Washington state food safely regulations. Pay Online: 1. Got to: www.brownpapertickets.com 2. Search "PIC Training" 3. Choose training date and register 4. Print your receipt. Send in Payment by Mail: 1. Complete registration form 2. Make check payable to: WSU 3. Mail check and registration form to: PIC Training WSU Cowlitz Co Extension 1946 3rd Avenue Longview, WA 98632 Pay in Person:…

PLEASE PARK IN THE FAIRGROUNDS AND BRING A WAGON to the rear of the Extension office A local nursery is moving their beautiful perennials out as their nursery is changing from wholesale to retail next year, and graciously donated nearly 2000 plants to us.  The Master Gardeners have a fantastic array of perennial plants that will bring you beauty and joy year after year, with very little upkeep. Our prices are $3/small pot, $5/large pot. These are plants that would…

Person in Charge (PIC) training in  4- hour workshop to help shift leaders, managers, supervisors, and owners meet Washington state food safely regulations. Pay Online: 1. Got to: www.brownpapertickets.com 2. Search “PIC Training” 3. Choose training date and register 4. Print your receipt. Send in Payment by Mail: 1. Complete registration form 2. Make check payable to: WSU 3. Mail check and registration form to: PIC Training WSU Cowlitz Co Extension 1946 3rd Avenue Longview, WA 98632 Pay in Person:…

Your must enroll via 4-H Online and pay by March 1st at 8 pm. If you need technical help please contact Carlee Dowell Monday- Friday 9:30 am- 12 pm. Email: dowellc@co.cowlitz.wa.us Phone: 360-577-3014 ext. 0