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 …
Food Safety & Processing
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 …
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New Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Certificate Courses
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Small Food Processors: 2018 Preventive Controls for Human Food Courses
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Special Poultry Processing Exemption Extended Another Year
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Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
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Are Community Gardens a Safety Risk for the Horticulture Industry?
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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
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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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