Agrilife Extension Resources
We offer educational resources, including online certifications for Texas food handlers, on cooking and food safety. Whether you are a cottage food producer, a farmer’s market vendor or you are cooking for your family, our resources teach all Texans the basics of safe food handling, preparation, cooking, serving and storing.
Related Departments: Food Science & Technology, Nutrition
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Judging and Scoring Milk and Identifying Cheeses (USDA) aids students in learning how to correctly identify milk and cheeses by discussing distinguishing tastes and odors.
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The purpose of this handbook is to enhance learning activities related to the production, processing, distribution, and consumption of dairy foods.
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After a disaster, cooking can be a challenge. This 24-page downloadable cookbook provides 3 days’ worth of recipes using shelf-stable foods and safe cooking methods when the power is out.
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Keep your holidays healthy and happy with our easy-to-follow guide. Get easy tips to prevent foodborne illness at parties. Download now!
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Keep your food safe, fresh, and flavorful with this easy-to-follow guide to Safe Home Food Storage. Learn how to store groceries, leftovers, and pantry items properly to prevent waste and foodborne illness. Download your free copy today.
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After a power outage, knowing what food is still safe can be challenging. Our free factsheet teaches you what to keep, what to toss, and how to avoid getting sick. Download now and protect your health.
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Power’s out? You’ve still got options. Learn safe, no-electricity cooking tips in this free guide; from grills to camp stoves. Stay safe and well-fed during an outage. Download your free copy!
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Thinking about selling homemade food in Texas? Make sure you’re following Texas Cottage Food Law with this free 4-page factsheet. Learn which foods you can sell from home, how to label products, and the food safety steps you must follow.
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This publication is for food managers in the food-service industry to learn proper food safety practices.
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View illustrations of quality grades of slaughter steers (USDA).