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The University of Maine Cooperative Extension<\/span><\/span> can help you achieve your ServSafe\u00ae Food Protection Manager Certification. This nationally recognized certification is designed for anyone working in the food industry, including staff and volunteers with non-profit organizations.<\/p>\n

UMaine Extension will offer an 8-hour ServSafe\u00ae training using the latest ServSafe\u00ae Manager Book, 9th Edition<\/em>, along with exam proctoring.<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of USDA.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Date:<\/strong> August 17, 2026
Time:<\/strong> 9:00 a.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m.
Location:<\/strong> UMaine Extension Penobscot County<\/span><\/span>
Cost:<\/strong> $150 (includes course and exam)
Registration Deadline:<\/strong> July 27, 2026<\/p>\n

This course helps prepare participants for the ServSafe\u00ae Food Protection Manager Certification exam and covers key food safety topics including personal hygiene, time and temperature control, cross-contamination prevention, cleaning and sanitizing, safe food preparation, and more.<\/p>\n

To register or if a reasonable accommodation is needed contact:
\nLaurie Bowen
\nlaurie.bowen@maine.edu
\n207.942.7396
\nRegister for ServSafe Food Protection Manager Course and Exam<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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