Agrilife Extension Resources
We provide educational resources and materials, including online certifications for Texas food handlers, to help both consumers and professionals follow the most up-to-date food safety best practices. Common topics include safe food handling, preparation, cooking, serving and storing.
Related Departments: Food Science & Technology, Nutrition

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This publication is for food managers in the food-service industry to learn proper food safety practices.
Esta publicación está destinada a que los administradores de alimentos de la industria de servicios de alimentos aprendan las prácticas adecuadas de seguridad alimentaria. - Publication
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).
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This 24-page downloadable cookbook contains three days’ worth of recipes that can easily be made with minimal preparation, ingredients, and resources.
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Phomopsis affects grapes in vineyards across Texas—especially in wet, humid regions. This 2-page factsheet gives you expert-backed strategies to identify, manage, and prevent it. Download your free copy now.
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This discusses information to serve as an aid in teaching both beginning and experienced egg graders the correct interpretation and application of US standards, grades, and weight classes for shell eggs.
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Creating an emergency supply of food and water, and knowing how to safely handle food and water after a disaster, can reduce stress, worry, and inconvenience. This publication provides information on water supply storage and purification, refrigerated and frozen food storage and safety, and special considerations for handling food after flood and fire. It also […]
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This guide was developed to help Dinner Tonight presenters improve their skills in nutrition, food demonstration, and food safety. (28 pages)
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If you intend to set up a temporary food establishment, state law requires that you follow established food safety practices. This publication will show you how to comply with health regulations in order to avoid cross-contamination and foodborne illness.
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Tables list the amount of sodium contained in a wide variety of foods and beverages. (32 pages)