Food Safety and Preservation

Want the real facts on raw milk? Wondering if you should be concerned about triclosan in your food? Want to learn some tips for preserving and storing food safely? For relevant food preservation, safety and health information, go to the University of Wisconsin food safety website and use the topical A-Z index to find the answer to your questions.

Free Pressure Canner Testing

Have your dial gauge tested free at the Extension Crawford County Office in Prairie du Chien. To receive instruction on where to deliver your dial gauge and lid, you will need to call 608-326-0223, M-F, 8-4:30 pm to schedule drop off.

Although it’s possible same day testing could occur, it should not be expected.  So, be sure to plan ahead for us to best accommodate your need. You will be notified within three business days when your items are ready for pick up.

CannerFood Preservation News!

On February 4, 2010 Governor Doyle signed into law Assembly Bill 220 that has been referred to as the “Pickle Bill.” This bill was ammended by an Emergency Rule and basically allows individuals sell selected food products without a license if they meet

The Wisconsin Acidified Canned Foods Training is a one-day workshop designed to teach the basics of food safety and regulation in the manufacture of acidified foods in Wisconsin. Whether you have a business that you wish to expand, or you are just in the planning stages, the Wisconsin Acidified Canned Foods Training will be helpful to you.

Do you hope to go into business selling your cheesecake or marketing your famous barbeque sauce? Learn the steps needed to start a small food business in Wisconsin by reading this fact sheet.

UW Extension Food Preservation Publications

The following publications are available for free download using the links below, or print copies can be obtained for a fee at the Learning Store or by visiting the CrawfordCounty Cooperative Extension office at 225 N. Beaumont Suite 240, Prairie du Chien.

Canning Fruits Safely
Canning Meat Wild Game
Canning Salsa
Canning Vegetables Safely
Homemade Pickles
Freezing Fruits
Making Jams, Jellies

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