Penn State Extension will offer free pressure-gauge testing for pressure canners at multiple Good's Store locations in June. Canning food with a pressure canner requires an accurate dial gauge to ensure food safety, and regular testing should be performed. Organizers noted that weighted gauges do not require testing.

In-person testing will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, at the Ephrata store, 1127 S. State St., as well as at the Schaefferstown store, 2499 Stiegel Pike (Route 501). Testing will also be available from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, at the East Earl store, 1338 Main St.

Participants also may choose to drop off their pressure gauges for testing with pickup at a later date. At the Schaefferstown, Ephrata, and Quarryville locations, participants may drop off by Tuesday, June 16, and pick up on or after Thursday, June 18. The following week, participants may drop off by Tuesday, June 23, and pick up on or after Thursday, June 25. The Quarryville store is located at 333 W. Fourth St.

The East Earl location will allow drop-offs by June 17, with pickup on or after Friday, June 19. The following week, participants may drop off by Wednesday, June 24, and pick up on or after Friday, June 26.

Testing is free, and registration is not required. Participants only need to bring the dial gauge canner lid or gauge rather than the entire canner.