Arkansas Food Preservation Resources 

Arkansas has a long history of food preservation and the art and science of saving food is making a comeback. Be sure to checkout our food preservation canning series: Preserving For You, where you'll learn step-by-step how to preserve foods using tested and reliable recipes.

The USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning can be viewed on the National Center for Home Food Preservation website. The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension offers the So Easy to Preserve book that includes tested-recipes, equipment needed, frequently asked questions, and more.

Need hands-on help?

Contact your local extension office. We have county educators in Family and Consumer Sciences who conduct Food Preservation trainings for minimal cost in various locations throughout the state. The training provides science-based information based on the USDA's recommendations.

Dial Pressure Gauge Testing is Free

County Extension FCS educators are also available to test consumers dial gauge pressure canners to determine accuracy of the gauge. Dial gauges should be tested annually to assure that the pressure indicated on the dial is accurate. Pressure gauge testing is only done by appointment and only certain pressure cookers can be tested.

Call your local county extension office to get an appointment and to check if your canner is a type we test. There is no charge for this service.