Small Scale Egg Producers' Meeting
Are you a small egg producer? Don’t miss out on this informative meeting! Thursday, May 23, 2019 10 a.m. to 2:45 …
Food Safety & Processing
Food Safety Manager Certification Course - NC Safe Plates
A Training Program for Food Safety Manager Certification Class: August 27 – 28, 2018 (Monday & Tuesday) from 8:30 a.m. …
Isn't Always the Mayonnaise!
Summertime Food Safety More than any other time during the year, Summer inspires us to participate in outdoor activities, gatherings, and …
Preserve at Home! Classes
It’s that time of the year when we take out our hot water bath and pressure canners to preserve the …
Free Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Testing / Inspection
Canning season is here and we are ready to preserve those delicious foods we either grow or buy during …
Food Safety Manager Certification Course - NC Safe Plates
Training Program for Food Safety Manager Certification Class: March 19th & 26th, 2018 (Mondays) from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Exam: …
Orange County "Summary of Agricultural Resources" Guide Book
The Economic Development Department created a new 48-page summary booklet identifying the agricultural themed resources (federal, state county, nonprofits) …
Let's Talk Turkey!
We could say that having turkey for the holidays is a tradition in our country. So, let’s make it …
At This Campus Lab, Worms Eat Your Leftovers
Rhonda Sherman posted this article that was authored by Carla Davis: June 29, 2017 | Author: Carla Davis, NC State University Sustainability Office You …
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- Entrepreneur Initiative for Food
- Food Safety Courses
- Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Programs Extension Programs
- Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences
National eXtension Resources
Partnerships and Organizations
- FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
- Piedmont Food & Agricultural Processing Center (PFAP)
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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