WHITLEY COUNTY — Purdue Extension — Whitley County will be offering a ServSafe Food Manager certification exam at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the Purdue Extension Office, 424 Branch Court, Columbia City.

As of Jan. 1, 2005, all retail food establishments in Indiana must have at least one certified food handler in their employment. To help meet that requirement Purdue Extension — Whitley County is offering the exam.

The exam is for those who are certifying for the first time, re-certifying or those retesting. In preparation for the exam, participants may order a workbook to study or may purchase an online course. The exam is $65. Exam and workbook costs are $115. Upon passing the exam, the certificate is good for five years in Indiana.

To register visit www.purdue.edu/servsafe.

For more information contact Cindy Barnett, extension educator at [email protected] or (260) 244-7615.