Pressure canner dial gauge testing is available. Dial gauge pressure canners need to be checked for accuracy each year, and new canners and new gauges should also be tested. Pressure canners with a weighted gauge do not have to be tested for accuracy because they cannot go out of calibration.

In-person testing of clean gauges and lids will be available free of charge at Good's Store, 1127 S. State St., Ephrata, on Monday, June 17, from 1 to 3 p.m.; Good's Store, 2499 Stiegel Pike (Route 501 North), Schaefferstown, on Monday, June 24, from 1 to 3 p.m.; and Good's Store, 1338 Main St., East Earl, on Tuesday, June 25, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Drop-off testing will also be offered for free. Several dates are available: drop-off by Saturday, June 15, at Good's Store in Schaefferstown, Ephrata, or Quarryville, with pickup on or after Tuesday, June 18; drop-off by Saturday, June 22, at Good's Store in Schaefferstown, Ephrata, or Quarryville, with pickup on or after June 25; drop-off by June 17 at Good's Store in East Earl, with pickup on or after Wednesday, June 19; and drop-off by June 24 at Good's Store in East Earl, with pickup on or after Wednesday, June 26.

Dial gauges may also be tested for free by appointment at the Lancaster County Penn State Extension office, 1383 Arcadia Road, in room 140. To schedule an appointment, call 717-394-6851.

Anyone with questions related to home food preservation may contact Stacy Reed at 717-394-6851 or sls374@psu.edu.