Home Food Preservation Education and Pressure Canner Testing
Purdue Extension has a long-standing commitment to providing safe, research‑based home food preservation educational classes and pressure canner testing at local Extension offices. For many years, these services have helped Indiana residents preserve food safely and confidently using trusted, science‑based methods.
Purdue Extension’s Home Food Preservation classes provide hands-on instruction on water‑bath canning, pressure canning, freezing, dehydrating, and fermentation. Participants learn current USDA‑approved guidelines and practical techniques that support both food safety and quality.
Purdue Extension educators continue to provide pressure canner dial‑gauge testing, an important annual safety check that ensures canners are operating accurately. Proper gauge calibration helps prevent under‑processing and reduces the risk of foodborne illness.
Class schedules and pressure canner testing availability vary by county. Community members are encouraged to contact their local Purdue Extension office for dates, registration details, and additional information. Food Preservation
Featured Stories
Sometimes we lose trees in our landscapes. It may be due to a pest (insect or disease), a strong...
Purdue Extension is hosting a Beef Quality Assurance training on Thursday, November 12, 2026 from...
Cindy Hoye’s connection with 4-H began while she was growing up in Indianapolis, not far...
Purdue Extension Knox County 2026 Newsletter, featuring news in all of our program areas. Learn...
We have enjoyed a warm fall so far, but some insects and spiders will be trying to move into...
Any fresh produce comes with some level of risk because it is purchased raw. When fresh produce...