Arkansas Food Preservation Resources 

Arkansas has a long history of food preservation, and the art and science of saving food is making a comeback. Our food preservation canning series: Preserving For You, offers step-by-step instructions on 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 offer Food Preservation trainings for minimal cost in locations across the state. The training incorporates information based on USDA science-based recommendations.

Free Dial Pressure Gauge Testing 

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

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