Safe Food Preservation
Be Safe!
In order to be safe you should:
- Only used tested recipes
- Use a preservation technique appropriate for the type of food
- Make sure food and cooking areas are clean
- Don't eat anything you're in doubt about
- If you have questions about preserving food, ask us! (immg@ucanr.edu)
Food and Garden Stories
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Investments in farm-to-school program stabilize farms, expand climate-friendly farming practices
Small and midsize farms, women and BIPOC farmers especially benefit A new report reveals that California farmers participating in the state's Farm to School Incubator Grant Program are increasing sales of fresh, local and organic produce,...
Pressure Gauge Testing
If you use a dial-gauge pressure canner, you should have the gauge tested annually to be sure the canner is reaching a safe pressure during canning.
We can test Presto gauges free of charge in the Farm Advisor's Office in Bishop. Please call (760) 873-7854 or email us at immg@ucanr.edu to make an appointment.
Live out of our area? Other county MFP programs also offer this service. Here is a list of locations.