Food Safety and Preservation
ServSafe™
This nationally-based one-day training with certification exam meets the requirement for retail food managers seeking advanced food safety certification. Participants must achieve a passing exam score of 75% or higher to receive a certificate, valid for 5 years. Cost is $120.00. Course includes training, training materials, and certification examination. If you are interested in a ServSafe™ certification training, contact the office at 970-542-3540.
We provide answers, information and educational programming on preserving foods at high altitude and safely preparing foods to avoid spoilage and illness.
Find resources for Colorado Food Preservation.
Nutrition, Food Safety, and Health
We provide research-based information for consumers and industry food service professionals.
Cottage Food
In 2012, the Colorado Legislature enacted Senate Bill 12-048 allowing individuals to produce, sell and store certain types of “cottage food” products in an unlicensed home kitchen.
High Altitude Adjustments
Click here to find tips for adjusting ingredients and baking temperatures to prepare recipes at high-altitude.
Hotline Numbers
Contact these toll-free hotline numbers with questions on poison control, canning, baked goods and preparing meat, seafood and poultry.