From Kitchen to Competition: 4-H Food Safety Made Simple can be taught in flexible formats (see pages 9-10 for delivery and format options) and is designed primarily as a food safety curriculum for youth in grades 6-12 with four experiential activities related to:
- Food handling and storage
- Preparation and preservationÂ
This FREE download teaches general food safety AND how to ensure food safety when preparing for competitions like the fair and other food challenges.
Background for Educators and Volunteers
Two Background Basics sections of the curriculum provide essential information and considerations if volunteers or educators:
- Host a food challenge
- Support youth who show food at the fair
- Provide training before food stand work
Audience: Grades 6-12