Free!! Canning Lid Testing Options

  • Protect your produce from SPOILAGE
  • Ensure your canner oprates SAFELY
  • Old or New:  Check you dial guage annually

Option 1:

  • Schedule an appointment (Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm)
  • Contact NC Cooperative Extension-Alexander County Center (email: der_xiong@ncsu.edu or phone:  828-632-3125)
  • Drop Lid Off at the NC Cooperative Extension-Alexander County Center (151 West Main Avenue, Taylorsville, NC 28681)

Option 2:

  • May 22, 2026 visit ACE Hardware-Taylorsville (1351 NC Hwy 16, Taylorsville, NC 28681) Phone:  828-632-5143
  • Lid Test Hours:  3pm-5pm