Food Preservation Classes
Starting in May 2021, we’ll be offering a selection of food preservation classes including an introduction to the basics of canning, jams & jellies, water bath canning, pressure canning, and pickling. Visit our Food Preservation page for details on each class and how to register
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The Mediterranean Diet- A dietary pattern for healthy living
Join CSU Extension-Pueblo County Agent, Laura Griffin, to learn how to apply the Mediterranean diet to enjoy good food and improve your health.
This webinar presented on Zoom will cover:
- The key characteristics of the Mediterranean lifestyle
- How foods in the Mediterranean diet contribute to health
- Strategies for incorporating Mediterranean foods and habits into your life as you sample quick, easy recipes.
Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Join the webinar online using the Zoom platform. A link will be provided at registration.
Fee: FREE
Registration required at: https://meddietapril.eventbrite.com
Registration deadline April 23. For more info, call 719-583-6566.
If you have a disability for which you seek an accommodation, please notify us at 719-583-6566 at least five business days prior to the event.
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Online Food Safety Training for Colorado Cottage Foods Producers
2021 courses
Learn how to safely produce food from home as a cottage food business. This online course covers a variety of topics that include basic food safety guidelines, foods that are permissible under the updated Colorado Cottage Foods Act, ingredient labeling, special considerations for food preparation at high altitudes, and safe food sampling best practices.
Upon completion of the webinar and passing the accompanying exam, receive a 3-year food safety certificate.
Courses will be offered online on the following dates. Click the link below to register and learn more about the program.
2021 Schedule
- April 21, 2021, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- April 22, 2021, 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
- May 7, 2021, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cost $40.00
Pre-registration through Eventbrite at https://cottage-food-safety.eventbrite.com/
Note: Registration closes 4 days prior to class date.
For information and additional training opportunities across Colorado, contact Laura Griffin, griffin@pueblocounty.us 719-583-6566.
you can download a copy of our flyer here to save on your mobile device: 2021 Cottage Foods
If you have a disability for which you seek and accommodation, please notify CSU Extension at least five (5) business days in advance of the event. Colorado State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Colorado counties cooperating. Extension programs are available to all without discrimination.