Food Preservation Hotline 509-477-2195
An educator can answer your questions about food safety and food preservation.
Late winter hours are 8am – 1pm Monday – Friday. Our Food Safety educator will return phone messages and emails when she is in the office.
Now is the time to plan for your summer crops and preserving.
Statewide Food Preservation/Safety Helpline
When the Spokane County educator is unavailable, please contact (509) 735-3551 or mfp.program@wsu.edu
Classes & Workshops
2020 Food Preservation and Safety classes and workshops are being scheduled if you have specific classes that you would like to see offered, let us know through our contact link.
Canning and Preservation Publications
Pressure Gauge Testing
It is important to have your pressure gauge tested for accuracy each year.
Please complete and bring the following forms prior to coming in for your gauge check: Gauge Check Forms
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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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