Cottage Food Safety Training
These trainings cover specifics of the Colorado Cottage Food Act and how to safely operate a food business from a home kitchen. You will learn:
- Basic food safety – including proper hygiene; preventing cross contamination and cross contact of food allergens; temperature control for safe food preparation, storage, transport and sales
- Foods permissible in updated Colorado’s Cottage Food Act, including pickled fruits and vegetables
- Ingredient labeling and disclaimer requirements
- Special considerations for food preparation at altitude
- Safe food sampling best practices
Receive a 3-year food safety certificate upon completion of course and exam.
Register Online
Courses will be offered online on the following dates. Click each date below to register and learn more about the program.
- October 24, 2023, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- October 27, 2023, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- November 3, 2023, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- November 10, 2023, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- November 29, 2023, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- December 2, 2023, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- December 4, 2023, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Colorado State University Extension is an equal opportunity provider. Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension ensures meaningful access and equal opportunities to participate to individuals whose first language is not English. Colorado State University Extension es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
Colorado State University no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad y se compromete a proporcionar adaptaciones razonables. Office of Engagement and Extension de CSU garantiza acceso significativo e igualdad de oportunidades para participar a las personas quienes su primer idioma no es el inglés.
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Larimer County Office of Colorado State University Extension
ADDRESS
1525 Blue Spruce Dr.
Fort Collins, CO 80524-2004
Phone: (970) 498-6000
Office Hours
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Our office follows the Larimer County Holiday Calendar for office closures.