Food Safety
Whether you are preparing a product to sell at your local farmers market or cooking a meal for a community fundraiser, it is important to learn how to handle and prepare food safely. Many people do not think about the safety of food until a foodborne illness occurs. Extension Food Safety at Kansas State University strives to educate consumers on safe food handling within the areas of food preparation, food preservation and food service.
As a leading institution for food safety in teaching, research and extension outreach, our team of specialists are dedicated to providing educational opportunities and learning resources that help everyone prepare safe food items. We offer a variety of workshops and classes, both in person and online, for individuals, community organizations and businesses.
Food Safety Resources
Below are helpful resources relating to food safety. If you have specific questions, please reach out to one of our specialists or contact your local extension office.
This website includes information on safe food handling, food preparation and preservation among other topics. Interested in selling food products at your local farmers market? Learn more about the types of items that can be sold, licensing guidelines, labeling requirements and more. Insects may adversely affect our homes, food, field crops, gardens, lawns, health or health of our animals. Many food items, such as flour and cereal, can become infested with household pests. These resources provide additional information about pest identification and solutions for control. Learn about home food preservation, including how to can and how to preserve meat, through our Rapid Response Center website. Topics include FSMA guidelines, USDA GAP auditing, safety guidance, water testing and more. Produce Safety Extension Associate Do you practice good food safety at home? You can find information to make your next meal at home much safer in the following publications. Stay up to date on the latest news, events and activities by following us on social media. Be sure to check out our most recent news and listen to food-related topics on the Global Food Systems podcast.
Katelynn Stull, M.S.
kjstull@k-state.edu
913-307-7394
Dr. Londa NwadikeAssistant Professor Area of Specialization:
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Dr. Liz BoyleProfessor/Extension Specialist Areas of Specialization:
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Karen BlakesleeExtension Associate - Rapid Response Center Areas of Specialization:
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Programs and Events
We offer workshops and training guides that provide hands-on learning experiences to Kansans. Contact your local extension office for upcoming classes in your community.