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.

Upcoming Classes

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Larimer County Colorado State University Extension

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ADDRESS
1525 Blue Spruce Dr.
Fort Collins, CO 80524-2004

Phone: (970) 498-6000 

7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday 

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