Bureau County Republican

U of I Extension will offer free testing of pressure canning gauges

PRINCETON — To help the gardeners and canners of Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam counties enjoy the freshness of produce all year long, the University of Illinois Extension is offering free pressure canner gauge and seal testing at local Extension offices.

This service is recommended annually to ensure a safe food preservation season. Bring pressure canner lids with the dial gauge and seal attached for testing. Remember, weighted pressure canners do not need to be tested.

Testing will be conducted at the Extension office in Princeton, 850 Thompson St., on Friday, July 19, and at the Extension office in Henry, 509 Front St., on Friday, July 26.

Residents are welcome to drop off their pressure canner lid and gauge for testing if they’re unable to come during the scheduled times at the local Extension offices in Ottawa, Princeton and Henry.