{"id":5576,"date":"2015-10-28T16:05:28","date_gmt":"2015-10-28T23:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/?page_id=5576"},"modified":"2025-08-14T16:24:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T23:24:53","slug":"home-food-preservation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/health-wellness\/home-food-preservation\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Food Preservation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Home food preservation can help make fruits, vegetables and other foods last longer. After having your pressure gauge tested, visit one of the many Farmers Markets or farm stands<\/a> in our region and start preserving fresh food from local farms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is recommended that your dial gauge be tested for accuracy before each canning season begins. The dial gauge can be tested free of charge at the Yakima County Extension office. Drop off the lid and gauge at our office any time between 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. The office is closed from 12:00 pm \u2013 1:00 pm. Call ahead at 509-574-1600 to see if the tester is available. Keep in mind it might take up to 2 days for testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food Preservation Online Course – Under Construction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

WSU Extension is developing a program to replace the previous “Preserve the Taste of Summer” Online course. Once information is available, it will be posted here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food Safety Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have questions about food safety or preservation, please call our office at 509-574-1600. Keep in mind that you might not receive an immediate response, but our Master Food Preserver volunteer will return your call. You can also try reaching the Benton\/Franklin Master Food Preservers at 509-735-3551.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food Safety Resource Articles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Consumer Food Safety team has a food preservation reference article library<\/a> on their website to help home food preservation stay safe. Check them out for useful information!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n

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