Food Safety

Food Safety

CSU Logo

 

Please check upcoming classes under Classes and Events. If you are interested in having a class for a group, please contact Sheila Beckley at sbeckley@weld.gov. All classes can be delivered in person or online.

Food Safety at Home

Learn how to keep your family safe from foodborne illnesses! Topics include how to properly clean various surfaces in your kitchen, how to prepare and cook food safely, how to prevent your food from getting contaminated, and how to properly save food for later consumption.

Food Safety Training for Colorado Cottage Foods Producers

Earn the food safety certificate required to get started and gain the knowledge and resources needed to successfully launch your home-based food business. Proof of attending an approved food safety training is also required to sell food at most Colorado farmers’ markets. Participants will learn about: basic food safety, what foods you can make and sell from home, ingredient labeling and disclaimer requirements, special considerations for food preparation at altitude, and resources for going further.

ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification – for Restaurant and Foodservice Managers

(Online Exam available in English, Spanish, Chinese; Print Exam available, in English, Spanish/English, Korean/English, Chinese/English, French Canadian/English, Japanese/English, and Large Print)

8-hour Training and 2-hour Exam (includes ServSafe® Manager textbook):  $150

Exam Only: $38 (exam fee) + $30 (administration fee) = $68

Please note that the exam must be in-person, whether it is the online or print version.

State Food Safety™ Food Manager Certification– for Restaurant and Foodservice Managers

(Online Training and Exam available in English, Spanish and Simplified Mandarin Chinese)

Cost of Training: $65 (self-paced, online) + $30 (administration fee) = $95

Cost of Exam: $28 (exam fee) + $50 (online proctor fee) + $30 (administration fee) = $108

Training and Exam: $65 (self-paced, online) + $28 (exam fee) + $50 (online proctor fee) + $30 (administration fee) = $173

Food Safety Works – for Restaurant and Foodservice Staff

2-hour Training Cost: $15

This training provides essential food safety information for your restaurant or foodservice staff. Topics include personal hygiene, foodborne illness, cross contamination, food temperatures, how to use a food thermometer, and cleaning and sanitizing.

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement

Pressure Canning Testing Contact Information

Weld County Extension Office is offering Pressure Canner Gauge Testing for $10.00! It is recommended to have your gauge tested every year before canning to make sure that you are processing at the correct pressure for a safe product. All components on the lid are checked, including the gasket/ring and safety plug.

To have your gauge tested, bring your canning lid with dial gauge, rubber gasket/ring and safety plug. You can schedule an appointment to have your gauge tested by contacting Sheila Beckley at the Weld County Extension Office.

Schedule an Appointment:

Sheila Beckley
(970) 400-2081
sbeckley@weld.gov

Location:

CSU Weld County Extension Office
Second Floor of the Exhibition Building
525 North 15th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631

Back to top