Canning and Preserving - WSU Clark County Extension

10/16/2021

Our Master Food Preserver Program is on hold right now. But we have another great opportunity available!

WSU Extension Clark County Extension is running a 7-week Aging Mastery® Book Club.
The program will launch on November 1st.
But space is limited. Participants need to RSVP by October 25th, 2021.

About the Aging Mastery ®️ Book Club
The Aging Mastery ®️ Book Club helps individuals create their own playbook for aging well via actionable goals, sustainable behaviors, peer support, and incentives. The program encourages mastery—developing behaviors across many dimensions that will lead to improved health, stronger financial security, and overall well-being. People get a chance to meet new friends, provide support and encouragement to their peers, and become more involved in their community.

All Aging Mastery ®️ Book Club participants get a complimentary Aging Mastery®️ Starter Kit valued at $30.

Meeting Details
People can join by Zoom or phone and have a choice between two days and times:

Monday evenings, 5-6 pm, November 1st - December 13th https://bit.ly/3v4zmdB
-OR-
Tuesday mornings, 10-11 am, November 2nd – December 14th https://bit.ly/3iWbtzY
People can also RSVP to [email protected].

The Aging Mastery Program®️ Book Club will help you create your own playbook for aging well via actionable goals, sustainable behaviors, peer support, and incentives. The program encourages mastery—developing behaviors across many dimensions that will lead to improved health, stronger financial...

11/19/2020

08/26/2020

Pressure Gauge testing will start Wednesday August 26, from 10am until 1pm at The Heritage Farm. 1919 NE 78th Street, Vancouver Wa
Please bring your canner lid with gauge, or just gauge. If you own an All American canner, please only bring the gauge.
This is a drive thru testing, you will remain in your car while we test and sanitize your gauge. Please wear a mask.
Check out the WSU Extension website for other dates and times.

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08/12/2020

Interested in learning more about safe food preservation. WSU Clark County Master Food Preservers are getting ready to offer some classes via zoom starting Tuesday August 18th. There will be 8 sessions each Tuesday from 5:30 -7:30. Topics will cover Jams and Jellies, canning fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, soups, beans, pickling and drying and more.
To learn more about each class and to register go to https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/healthwellness/foodpreservation/classes/
Classes will be listed as free, but we do ask you to consider donating $10 per class or $60 for the entire series to support the Master Food Preserver program in Clark County.

Learn the basics of food preservation so you can eat well year round by filling your pantry and freezer with the bounty from the Pacific Northwest! These classes bring you up to date on the…

07/28/2020

Another great article from our Master Food Preservers.

Pickling cukes are here. Available through September, these are my favorite cucumbers. Here’s why: The skins of these cucumbers are thinner and less bitter than the slicing variety, and the flesh has

07/28/2020

https://www.columbian.com/news/2020/jul/09/market-fresh-finds-fresh-flavor-flowers-in-artichoke-heart-leaves/

Artichokes are an interesting flowerlike but prickly vegetable. Also known as globe artichokes, they are really the bud of a large plant from the thistle family. If it is left on the plant, the bud wi

07/17/2020

https://www.columbian.com/news/2020/jul/17/market-fresh-finds-buckle-up-and-let-blackberry-season-take-you-for-a-tasty-ride/

Blackberries are sometimes confused with black raspberries because of their appearance.

06/26/2020

https://www.columbian.com/news/2020/jun/26/market-fresh-finds-create-summer-memories-treats-with-fresh-raspberries/

Seeing the tiny boxes of raspberries at the market reminds me of summers picking flats of berries in my family’s raspberry patch. One time, I glanced over my shoulder to see my horse’s muzzle covered

06/19/2020

https://www.columbian.com/news/2020/jun/19/market-fresh-finds-easy-to-be-green-with-versatile-spinach-varieties/

When I was a child, I could not understand how Popeye could love a can of green slime. Later, I grew to appreciate the many varieties of spinach, a versatile vegetable that can be eaten raw as well as

06/01/2020

Check out the Market Fresh Finds every Friday in The Columbian now through October 16th. Written by WSU Extension Master Food Preservers and featuring recipes by Chef Scotty https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/healthwellness/foodpreservation/market-fresh-recipes/

https://www.columbian.com/news/2020/may/29/market-fresh-finds-asparagus-can-be-eaten-at-any-meal/

When I was a child, I thought asparagus was soft, mushy and stringy. As an adult, I discovered that roasting, grilling and lightly steaming asparagus makes the stalks more enjoyable to eat by themselv

05/15/2020

Did you know? The CDC has noted a substantial increase in reports related to cleaner and disinfectant poisoning since March 2020 compared with previous years. Almost half the calls were associated with children under five years of age. The largest increase was seen for bleaches, non-alcohol disinfectants and hand sanitizers. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6916e1.htm

04/09/2020

Here's some timely information on how to correctly use a face mask.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html