Determining Your Altitude Above Sea Level

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

It is important to know your approximate elevation or altitude above sea
level in order to determine a safe processing time for canned foods. Since
the boiling temperature of liquid is lower at higher elevations, it is
critical that additional time be given for the safe processing of foods at
altitudes above sea level.
It is not practical to include a list of altitudes in this guide, since
there is wide variation within a State and even a county. For example, the
State of Kansas has areas with altitudes varying between 75 ft. to 4,039
ft. above sea level.  Kansas is not generally thought to have high
altitudes, but there are many areas of the State where adjustments for
altitude must be considered. Colorado, on the other hand, has people living
in areas between 3,000 and 10,000 feet above sea level. They tend to be
more conscious of the need to make altitude adjustments in the various
processing schedules.  To list altitudes for specific counties may actually
be misleading, due to the differences in geographic terrain with within a
county.
If you are unsure about the altitude where you will be canning foods,
consult your county Extension agent. An alternative source of information
would be your local district conservationist with the Soil Conservation
Service.
======================================================= === * USDA
Agriculture Information Bulletin No. 539 (rev. 1994) * Meal-Master format
courtesy of Karen Mintzias
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