Food Scales Certification
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will be at the King Farmer’s Market (105 Moore Road, …
Food Safety & Processing
Poultry Processing Demonstration - Lenoir County
There will be a Poultry Processing Demonstration from the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Lenoir County in mid-May. Please see the …
On-Farm Poultry Processing Regional Seminar - Louisburg
Learn about poultry processing from NC State Extension experts and partners. View the full program. Location 1950 East River Rd., Louisburg, NC …
NC Safe Plates
NC Safe Plates Classes and Exam have been moved to March 2019. Class: March 18-19, 2019 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with one-hour …
3rd HACCP Roundtable Meeting Announced
The Prestage Department of Poultry Science will host its 3rd HACCP Roundtable meeting on October 17, 2018. The goal of …
New Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Certificate Courses
Are you interested in learning more about local food systems? Do you work with local food projects, but are …
Newcastle Disease Found in CA Backyard Birds
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently announced that 4 more cases of virulent Newcastle disease …
Small Food Processors: 2018 Preventive Controls for Human Food Courses
NC State Extension is offering training and assistance to small food processors on preventive controls for human foods. The course …
Special Poultry Processing Exemption Extended Another Year
In an effort to support poultry farmers across the state, Dr. Beth Yongue, Director of NCDA&CS Meat and Poultry …
Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
Choosing and Using Edible Flowers
Enjoy the Flavor, Color, and Texture That Flowers Can Bring to Food. “Choosing and Using Edible Flowers” by Cyndi …
Are Community Gardens a Safety Risk for the Horticulture Industry?
Ausveg, the Australian association that represents vegetable growers, says that community gardens pose a serious safety risk for the …
Food Safety Classes
Two workshops addressing Food Safety will be held in February: 1. FDA Juice HACCP Regulation Compliance – February 13-14, 2014, …
North Carolina Blueberry Council Website for Consumers
Take a look at the new North Carolina Blueberry Council Website for consumers. Great information on freezing, storing, and cooking with …
Holiday Food Safety Tips
A message from Dr. Ben Chapman about Holiday Food Safety… Hi folks – I know many of you have already …
Navigating the USDA GAP Audit
The following article/workshop notice is from Aubry Ettinger, MPH at North Carolina State University: North Carolina State University and North …
NCSU Conducting Cheese Making Classes in December
Short Course Content This Course is designed to convey the basic concepts of Farmstead cheese production including basic sanitation and …
ncda&cs to Offer N.c. Cantaloupe Pilot Program
NCDA&CS to offer N.C. cantaloupe pilot program AprIl 10 (east) April 23 (west) Focus is on reducing potential for food contamination …
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Part 5: References
This publication lists the references used in parts 1-4 of the Postharvest Handling and Cooling …
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Part 3: Handling - Postharvest Handling and Cooling of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers for Small Farms
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Maximizing Your SmartFresh℠ Investments
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