Pressure Canner Testing
Pressure Canner gauge testing will be available at the following locations. Drop your canner lid/gauge off early and have it tested and ready to be picked up the following day. Cost is $5 per gauge being tested, USDA recommends testing annually. Extension Foods & Nutrition Educator, Brenda Aufdenkamp will be present to answer questions. Be sure to reach out via email or phone (308-532-2683) baufdenkamp1@unl.edu
- July 7, 2025: Logan County Courthouse- 11 am - 12 pm CT
- July 7, 2025: Central Sandhills Extension- 1 pm - 2 pm CT
- July 14, 2025: Dawson County Extension- 1 pm - 2 pm CT
- July 15, 2025: Lincoln/Logan/McPherson Extension- 1 pm - 2 pm CT
- July 17, 2025: Keith/Arthur County Extension- 2 pm - 3 pm MT
Virtual Food Preservation Classes- Via Zoom from 12 pm. - 1 pm.
Each class will cover the steps to safely home preserve and is intended for beginner canning participants or as a refresher. Classes will be held via zoom from 12 pm. - 1 pm. on the following dates with a different topic each class. Registration is required at least 1 week ahead of each class. Register at by calling the office at 308-532-2683
- July 16, 2025: Preserving Jerky