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Carroll County
UGA Extension Office

Food Safety and Preservation

so easy to preserve cookbook with canned products and vegetables

Click this link to order the  So Easy to Preserve Cookbook.

 

The 6th edition of this popular book is available for purchase only. The 388-page book covers topics on Preserving Food, Canning, Pickled Products, Sweet Spreads and Syrups, Freezing and Drying. There are 10 new products and two revised product recommendations in this edition. It's suitable for both new and veteran food preservers. 


Pressure Canner Testing

Our Extension office is able to test your pressure canner gauge. It is recommended to get it tested once a year. Please call our office at 770-853-2753 to get an appointment.


Click this link to reach the  National Center for Home Food Preservation website.


Food Preservation Classes

Blueberry Jam- May 19, 2026
Green Beans (pressure canning)- June 10, 2026
Tomato Salsa- July 7, 2026
Pickles (dilly beans, pickled okra, cucumber pickles)- August 6, 2026
Pepper Jelly- September 15, 2026
Apple Preserves- October 7, 2026
 
Classes will open for registration in March or April.  Watch our Facebook page an announcement.

ServSafe Classes

ServSafe Manager Training Classes, the Industry's Leading Food Safety and Sanitation Training Program
Classes start at 9am
November 10, 2026
$150
 
1 Day Course, pre-registration required. Please call our office at 770-836-8546 or email Victoria Presnal at victoria.presnal1@uga.edu to register.  Seating is limited.  All classes are held at the Carroll County Ag Center, 900 Newnan Rd Carrollton 30117.
 
 
 

ServSafe Manager Certification- November 10, 2026, 9am-5pm. At 900 Newnan Rd Carrollton Ga 30117. Questions? Call 770-836-8546. $150 registration fee includes: 6 hours of instructiuon, course book, study materials, certification exam, drinks and snacks during training. Course topics include food safety at all stages, facilities and pest management, cleaning and sanitizing, and more! Register via QR code or by phone.