Extension provides help preserving fish

July 8, 2013

Marmian Grimes

Debbie Carter
907-474-5406
7/8/2013

Dipnetters and anglers can look to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service for help preserving the catch.

Canned salmon Extension offers hands-on classes and online canning lessons, DVDs and free publications on canning, freezing and smoking fish at www.uaf.edu/ces.

Agents also test pressure canner gauges to ensure they are adjusted correctly. For more information, contact your district agent or call 1-877-520-5211.

MEDIA CONTACT: Roxie Rodgers Dinstel, at 907-474-2426 or rrdinstel@alaska.edu

NOTE TO EDITORS: Roxie Dinstel, an Extension home economist, will be available for interviews through July 10.

ON THE WEB: www.uaf.edu/ces

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