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The Institute for Food Safety at Cornell University (IFS@CU) cultivates food safety knowledge.

By cultivating food safety knowledge through applied research, extension, and outreach, the Institute for Food Safety at Cornell University (IFS@CU) is helping the food industry meet federal regulatory requirements and produce safe products. Located in the fabulous Finger Lakes, the IFS@CU operates out of Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, NY. The Cornell AgriTech community comprises research scientists

and extension experts from across the fields of food science, horticulture, plant breeding and genetics, plant pathology and entomology, making it an ideal environment for the IFS@CU as it proactively works to support the food industry in addressing food safety issues to prevent illnesses and outbreaks. The IFS@CU cultivates food safety knowledge through collaboration with the following programs:
• The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA);
• The National Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Program;
• The Food Safety Laboratory and Milk Quality Improvement Program (MQIP);
• The New York Integrated Food Safety Center of Excellence;
• The Dairy Extension Program;
• The High Pressure Processing (HPP) Validation Center; and
• The Cornell Food Venture Center (CFVC). For more information about our programs in applied research, extension, and outreach, please visit the IFS@CU website: https://instituteforfoodsafety.cornell.edu/.

08/10/2026

Food Safety Virtual Office Hours

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 @ 12:00 pm (ET)

Career Opportunities as a Corporate Sanitarian

Speakers: Nathan Mirdamadi (Kerry, Global Director of Sanitation), Neil Bogart (Post Consumer Brands, Assistant Director of Sanitation), and Aneta Cop (McCormick & Company, Senior Manager, Global Food Safety and Sanitation).

Moderated by Associate Professor, Abby Snyder.

The speakers will share their career trajectories and discuss the challenges, opportunities, and day-to-day realities of working in corporate sanitation roles. Intended for early- and mid-career food industry professionals, this session will provide practical insight into the skills, experiences, and career paths that can lead to success as a corporate sanitarian.

Register Now!

Upcoming SessionsFood Safety Virtual Office HoursCareer Opportunities as a Corporate SanitarianWednesday, August 19, 2026 | 12:00 to 1:00 pm Eastern Time (US & Canada)

08/03/2026

Announcing the Institute for Food Safety at Cornell University’s newest self-paced online course: Understanding the Required Competencies for the 2022 Food Code.

The FDA publishes the Food Code every four years as a model of best practices for the safe handling of food in a retail setting which is used by local, state, tribal and federal regulators to design food safety rules that are consistent with national food regulatory policy.

Understanding Required Competencies for the 2022 Food Code course is a training designed to provide the foundational knowledge from the newest edition of the Food Code, including 18 knowledge-based competencies that food establishment employees must demonstrate understanding of to ensure the safety of food sold in retail and food service operations. The cohesive lessons discuss best practices in food handling, food safety management in facilities, and preventive control practices to mitigate risks of foodborne illness.

Learn more here and register now:
https://cals.cornell.edu/institute-for-food-safety/extension-services/understanding-required-competencies-for-2022-food-code

07/20/2026

SAVE-THE-DATE! | Food Safety Virtual Office Hours

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 @ 12:00 pm (ET)

Career Opportunities as a Corporate Sanitarian

Speakers: Nathan Mirdamadi (Kerry, Global Director of Sanitation), Neil Bogart (Post Consumer Brands, Assistant Director of Sanitation), and Aneta Cop (McCormick & Company, Senior Manager, Global Food Safety and Sanitation).

Moderated by Associate Professor, Abby Snyder.

The speakers will share their career trajectories and discuss the challenges, opportunities, and day-to-day realities of working in corporate sanitation roles. Intended for early- and mid-career food industry professionals, this session will provide practical insight into the skills, experiences, and career paths that can lead to success as a corporate sanitarian.

Register Now!

Upcoming SessionsFood Safety Virtual Office HoursCareer Opportunities as a Corporate SanitarianWednesday, August 19, 2026 | 12:00 to 1:00 pm Eastern Time (US & Canada)

06/09/2026

New Course Announcement!

Food Microbiology Fundamentals

The Institute for Food Safety at Cornell University in partnership with the Produce Safety Alliance is excited to announce the launch of our newest self-paced online course: Food Microbiology Fundamentals.

Microorganisms are abundant and everywhere in our environment and many of them play a key role in our food system. Some are beneficial and others can cause severe illness. This course gives a foundational understanding of roles that different microorganisms play in food safety and quality; microbial growth and life cycles; and testing, monitoring and prevention of foodborne pathogens. It is designed for a wide range of food industry professionals from farmers to food plant employees, food safety auditors and consultants to university education and extension personnel, and quality control personnel to inspectors from regulatory agencies.

Learn More and Register Now on the IFS@CU website:
https://cals.cornell.edu/institute-for-food-safety/extension-services/food-microbiology-fundamentals

05/18/2026

Food Safety Virtual Office Hours on Monday, June 8th @ 12:00 pm (ET) | Professor Martin Wiedmann will provide an overview of how to select a testing laboratory and how to build confidence in their procedures and results.

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Upcoming SessionsFood Safety Virtual Office HoursMonday, June 8, 2026 | 12:00 to 1:00 pm Eastern Time (US & Canada)

03/31/2026

2025 Annual Report Now Available!

Find out how Cornell Food Science Extension Programs supported food and agricultural businesses in 2025 by developing supportive relationships, providing a foundation of food safety knowledge, and promoting skill development.

https://www.flipsnack.com/ifscornell/2025-annual-report-cornell-food-science-extension-programs

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University
Cornell AgriTech
Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture at Cornell AgriTech
Produce Safety Alliance
New York Sea Grant

03/30/2026

Food Safety Virtual Office Hours on Friday, April 10th @ 12:00 pm (ET) | Dr. Martin Wiedmann will present: What happens during a foodborne outbreak investigation: a look behind the scenes – Register Now!

Join us for our next session of Food Safety Virtual Office Hours, where Dr. Martin Wiedmann will present: What happens during a foodborne outbreak investigation: a look behind the scenes. This session will provide an overview of the typical steps and sequences of a foodborne illness outbreak, includ...

03/10/2026

Save-the-date! Food Safety Virtual Office Hours on Wednesday, March 25th @ 12:00 pm (ET) | Dr. Betsy Bihn, Director of the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA), will present: Navigating the FSMA Produce Safety Rule Preharvest Agricultural Water Assessment – Register Now!

Please save the date for our next session of Food Safety Virtual Office Hours, where Dr. Betsy Bihn, Director of the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA), Dept. of Food Science, Cornell University, will present: Navigating the FSMA Produce Safety Rule Preharvest Agricultural Water Assessment followed by a....

01/29/2026

The Cornell Food Science Extension Programs 2026 Course Catalog is now available!

Flipbook: https://www.flipsnack.com/ifscornell/2026-course-catalog-cornell-food-science-extension-programs

PDF:https://cals.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/2026-01/foodscience-extension-2026-course-catalog-digital-01282026.pdf

This comprehensive handbook and directory provides program descriptions, faculty and extension staff contact information, and everything you need to know about courses being offered in 2026, including course dates, descriptions and registration information. The course catalog is a great resource to learn more about the Food Science Extension Programs at Cornell University and how they can support your farm or food business with technology transfers, process validations, project incubation, piloting, crisis management support, workshops and web-based training, and consultation.

01/13/2026

Food Safety Virtual Office Hours on Tuesday, January 20th @ 12:30 pm (ET) | This webinar will explore how to navigate evolving consumer expectations around food science. – Register Now! https://mailchi.mp/04eee7893bf2/food-safety-virtual-office-hours-1-13-26

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