Oregon State University Extension in Wasco and Hood River counties are unable to hold their usual food preservation classes during the pandemic, but on-line learning opportunities are available. Lauren Kraemer of OSU Extension points out a lot of people currently have the products of their garden ready to be preserved to enjoy through the winter, but it’s important they follow the right steps. Kraemer says they have a number of on-line options for people to learn how to preserve foods safely. Resources are available through the extension.oregonstate.edu website by searching for food preservation. Also, OSU Extension’s statewide hotline is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1-800-354-7319 to answer food preservation questions. And the OSU Extension Service Food Preservation Facebook page is monitored for questions, and live sessions take place on Mondays at 10 a.m.