Food & Nutrition in Archuleta County
CSU Extension offers research-based resources to help individuals and families make informed food choices. Explore information on food preservation, food safety and storage, and building healthy eating habits that support long-term well-being.
Cottage Food Safety Training
Colorado Senate Bill 12-048 allows individuals to produce, sell and store certain types of “cottage food” products in an unlicensed home kitchen that are non-potentially hazardous and that do not require refrigeration. The Colorado Cottage Food Act allows individuals to make and sell a limited range of foods, including spices, teas, dehydrated produce, nuts, seeds, honey, jams, jellies, preserves, fruit butter, flour, and baked goods, including candies, fruit empanadas, and tortillas.
Food Preservation
CSU Extension provides research-based guidance on safe, effective food preservation methods to help you extend the shelf-life of your fruits, vegetables, meats, and more.
Explore trusted tips and step-by-step guides for pickling and canning produce, drying meats, making jams and jellies, freezing meals, preserving herbs, safely storing food products, and more.
Food Safety & Storage
Food safety and storage are essential. From the kitchen to the production line, CSU Extension provides trusted, research-based information to help individuals, businesses, and communities prevent foodborne illness. Learn to follow best practices and meet safety standards in handling, preparing, and storing food.