1. Cottage Food Business Workshop
A one-day workshop on the Texas Cottage Food Law, starting a cottage food business, food preservation, and selling cottage food products at farmers’ markets.
Where: Nacogdoches County Extension Office, 203 W. Main St, Nacogdoches, TX 75961
When: Saturday, March 28, 2015, 10:00am – 2:30pm
Cost: $40.00 (lunch included), $10.00 extra for Cottage Food Handlers class (accredited by Texas Department of State Health Services)
Registration Form (pdf)
Workshop Overview (pdf)
2. Online Food Handlers Course for Cottage Food Businesses
Beginning January 1, 2014 an owner of a Cottage Food business is required to have a food handler’s card from a state accredited program. Our accredited food handler’s course will help you learn basic food safety practices that can help assure the food you prepare and sell is safe.
The online Food Handlers for Cottage Food Businesses course:
- is less than 2 hours in length
- costs $15.00 per person online
- is accredited by Texas Department of State Health Services
Upon completion of the Food Handlers for Cottage Food Businesses course, you will be able to print a Food Handlers card. This card will be valid for 2 years and can be verified online. The cost of the course does not cover any fees associated with your local health department.
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