Want to preserve your own food? These Oregon volunteers can help

Want to preserve your own food? These Oregon volunteers can help

Food preservation has been a key part of sustaining human societies and cultural traditions, including in Oregon. From indigenous practices like drying first foods to rations packed by settlers on the Oregon Trail, extending the shelf lives of foods historically combated uncertain crop supply. These days, preserving food is popular with Oregonians as a nutritious or money-saving hobby to stockpile their pantries or to make food for camping. Than…