Pressure Canner Testing & Food Preservation Resources

Get Your Pressure Canner Tested

Option 1: Contact the Bayfield County Extension Office!

If you’re interested in having your pressure canner tested, please contact the Bayfield County Extension Office for assistance. They can schedule appointments to provide testing services and direct you to other local resources.

Option 2: Mail to Presto!

National Presto Industries will test dial gauges at no charge. Learn more at the link below!

Food Preservation Resources

Find reliable information on canning, freezing, and drying foods at home using methods tested for safety and quality. These resources are from the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension and other university Extension programs.

Ask Wisconsin AnswerLine

Wisconsin residents can call or email the Wisconsin AnswerLine to get answers to common questions about food safety, home food preservation, household management, and more. This service is part of a partnership between UW–Madison Extension and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The information provided is based on the latest research and is free to the public.