September 15, 2025 - The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is pleased to offer a Food Handler’s Course, accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services. This essential training, titled "Food Safety: It's In Your Hands," will be hosted by the Shelby County Extension Office on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 5 to 7pm. The course will take place at the Shelby County Extension office, located at 266 Nacogdoches Street, Center, Texas.
This two-hour course is strongly recommended for all food service employees to ensure the safe preparation and serving of food. It provides a fundamental overview of crucial food safety practices, including proper personal hygiene, prevention of cross-contamination, and the importance of managing time and temperature to avoid foodborne illnesses.
To register for the course, please contact Feleshia Thompson, County Extension Agent, at 936-598-7744 or via email at Feleshia.thompson@ag.tamu.edu. Registration can also be completed in person on the day of the course. The cost of attendance is $20 per person, payable by check or money order, and must be settled before the course begins. The class will be conducted in English, with Spanish handouts available upon advance request.
Anyone needing special assistance at any Extension Program should contact the Texas AgriLife Extension Office of Shelby County at (936) 598-7744 at least one week prior to the event or program. Extension programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, color sex, religion, disability, or national origin.
