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Helpline

Have canning, preserving, or food safety questions? Need information about an upcoming class? Want to schedule pressure canner gauge testing?

Our trained volunteers share research-based information and aim to respond to inquiries within 7 business days.

(805) 781-1429
(voicemail only)

University of California Cooperative Extension Office

Front office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Pressure gauge testing is free and open to home cooks and preservers.

We have a Presto® Testing Unit designed exclusively for testing Presto® pressure dial gauges on pressure canners.

Contact the helpline for more information or to schedule an appointment.