HARRISONBURG VA: (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Every summer local gardeners look forward to gathering fresh produce from their gardens.  Many enjoy canning these items to enjoy during the winter.  If you use a pressure canner, there are several reasons for having your canner lid tested.  According to Penn State University, ” Over time, as the canner lid is handled, bumped, or just used, the calibration of a dial gauge can become inaccurate. Even gauges on new canners and replacement gauges need to be tested before use. Research-tested recipes for pressure canned foods are based on set temperatures and times to kill harmful bacteria”.  The Virginia Cooperative Extension Service will sponsor several testing events this summer, including the following ones coming up in June.

PRESSURE CANNER TESTING

(Dial Gauge Canning Lids only)

June 7, 2024

1 – 3 PM

Rocking R/Ace Hardware, 1030 S High Street, Harrisonburg

PRESSURE CANNER TESTING

(Dial Gauge Canning Lids only)

June 14, 2024

1 – 3 PM

Rockingham Cooperative, 368 5th Avenue, Timberville

PRESSURE CANNER TESTING

(Dial Gauge Canning Lids only)

June 21, 2024

1 – 3 PM

Rockingham Cooperative/Ace Hardware, 601 N Main Street, Bridgewater

PRESSURE CANNER TESTING

(Dial Gauge Canning Lids only)

June 28, 2024

1 – 3 PM

Rockingham Cooperative/Ace Hardware, 241 Lee Highway, Verona