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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This publication is for food managers in the food-service industry to learn proper food safety practices.
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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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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 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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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)
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This publication details food safety recommendation and tips for addressing food exhibits/entries at county fairs or livestock show contests.
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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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Although harvesting wild game is not the norm for most families, there is a trend toward sourcing protein from local markets and the local ecosystem. This publication outlines the benefits surrounding the harvest and consumption of wild game. Included is a comprehensive pictorial guide on how to safely field dress, process, package, and store venison. […]