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Preserving the Harvest- Food Preservation Classes

Learn how to preserve food at home safely while retaining high product quality with the CSU Extension Food Preservation class series.

Classes include:

Jams and Jellies
Pickling
Freezing and Dehydrating
Fermenting

 

We Can Test Your Dial Gauge Lids!
  • Bring in your dial gauge pressure canner lids to one of our Tri River Area county offices. Cost is $10 per lid. Gauge accuracy will be tested and recommendations made regarding proper canning times and procedures. Research based information will also be available.
  • Botulism; Botulism is a rare but serious disease that is associated with canned products. Find out more Here.
  • Canning using electric cookers. Find out more Here.

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COVID-19 Impact

The Mesa, Delta and Montrose/Ouray offices are currently closed due to precautionary measures related to COVID-19 (coronavirus). In-person Extension programming has been cancelled statewide through at least May 17th. We are still available to you, primarily by phone and email. See the Contact Us page to reach out to an Agent or click the link below for more information. Thank you.