Food Preservation Hotline 509-477-2195
An educator can answer your questions about food safety and food preservation.
Fall hours are 8am – 1pm Monday – Friday. Our Food Safety educator will return phone messages and emails when she is in the office.
Your garden harvesting has begun. Now is the time to get your produce preserved.
Statewide Food Preservation/Safety Helpline
When the Spokane County educator is unavailable, please contact (509) 735-3551 or mfp.program@wsu.edu
Classes & Workshops
2019 Food Preservation and Safety classes and workshops are being scheduled for the year.
Canning and Preservation Publications
Pressure Gauge Testing
It is important to have your pressure gauge tested for accuracy each year.
Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin; physical, mental, or sensory disability; marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era or disabled veteran. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.
Contact our Food Safety/Preservation Educator
Anna Kestell
Food Preservation/Safety
(509) 477-2195
National Center for Home Food Preservation
Buy, use, and preserve fresh, local produce!
Farmers Markets
Pick-Your-Own
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