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Food & Nutrition in Archuleta County<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Cottage Food Safety Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Colorado Senate Bill 12-048 allows individuals to produce, sell and store certain types of \u201ccottage food\u201d 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Food Preservation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Food Safety & Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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