Welcome to Extension Food Safety at Kansas State University.  We are a leading institution in the area of food safety in teaching, research, and extension.  The goals of this program include educating consumers on safe food handling with food preparation, food preservation, food service and more.  Many topics are highlighted on this site to help you learn how to safely handle food from the farm to your table.

Are you interested in advancing your education in Food Science or maybe getting a degree in Public Health?  How about just learning about food preservation or other food safety topics?  Here are some ideas to help you further your education.

• Food Science Distance Education - Kansas State University
• K-State Master of Public Health - Kansas State University
• Preserving Food at Home:  A Self Study - University of Georgia
• So Easy to Preserve - DVD video series, University of Georgia 

Food Safety Game

This game is designed to enhance your food safety education.  The game is based on a popular game shw.  This Powerpoint file can be downloaded to your computer.  Have fun!

(updated and revised July 2009)

Shugart Lecture Series

"The Economics and Emotional Burden of Foodborne Illness"
April 19, 2007
Presented by Barbara Kowalcyk