Cottage Food Producer Food Safety Training, Tier 2
June 28 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join the Environmental Institute at FDLTCC for Cottage Food Producer Food Safety Training with instructor, Autumn Stoll from the University of Minnesota Extension. Registration and pre-workshop survey required, email kelsey.myhre*AT*fdltcc.edu to register. Survey will be forwarded to registrants.
Date: Saturday, June 28
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: FDLTCC, Large Conference Room W122
Lunch Provided
Registration and pre-workshop survey required, email kelsey.myhre*AT*fdltcc.edu to register. Survey will be forwarded to registrants.
The Cottage Foods Producer Food Safety Training is approved to meet the tier 2 training requirement of the Cottage Foods Exemption law and the Home-processed Pet Treats Exemption. The course applies the rules from the law and safe food handling practices that will help you make and sell safe cottage food products in Minnesota.
Course topics
- Foodborne illness and pathogens of concern.
- Type of foods allowed and not allowed.
- Food safety controls for use in food preservation and food preparation.
- Safe food handling practices.
- A thorough sanitation routine.
- Packaging and labeling requirements and best practices.
- Food safety during the sale of cottage foods.
Tier 2 cottage foods producers must complete this course before registering with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and renew this training every 3 years.
After completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion, and then you will register or renew your cottage foods registration with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
