Hurricane Dorian Food Safety
As Hurricane Dorian approaches North Carolina, there are steps you can take to prepare for food safety when the …
Food Safety & Processing
2019 Tri-County Livestock and Pasture Management Field Day
Come join Orange, Durham and Person Counties for the 2019 Tri-County Livestock and Pasture Management Field Day. Come have fun …
Avoid Norovirus During the Holidays
People who study foodborne illness don’t get foodborne illness. Right? I thought that because I knew so much about preventing foodborne …
Making Sure Holiday Meals Are Ready on Time and Handled Safely
I’m one of those people that generally wants to know exactly how to do things the way they’re intended …
A Holiday Gift That Shows You Care
Nothing says “I care about you” like giving a thermometer for a holiday gift. No, seriously. A few years ago, after …
Safely Savor the Season at Your Next Holiday Gathering
One characteristic of American culture that I never thought about much until working in food safety is how we …
Why You Need a Food Thermometer on Thanksgiving
A few years ago, after I started working in food safety, I had this brilliant idea to get my …
Think Food Safety When the Power is Out
Hurricane Michael made landfall earlier today in Florida and is quickly speeding along a track with takes it directly …
Prepare for Food Safety During Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence is headed our way, so take time to make sure your food and beverages will be safe …
Training Event for Law Enforcement Offered in August 2018
On Thursday, August 30, 2018, a third hemp training event will be held for law enforcement in Kinston, NC. …
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 …
Hazard Analysis Draft Guidance for Food for Animals Now Available
Last month, FDA distributed a Draft Guidance (#245) for Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals, …
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 …
Training for Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food Now Available
Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food Overview The Sanitary Transportation Act is one of the 7 rules of the …
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 …
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- Food Safety Courses
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- FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
- Piedmont Food & Agricultural Processing Center (PFAP)
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Maximizing Your SmartFresh℠ Investments
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This publication gives instruction for building and using an inexpensive postharvest cooling system. The cool …
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8/14/19 — Postharvest Technology Series
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Hydrocooling
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8/14/19 — Postharvest Technology Series
Forced-Air Cooling
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8/14/19 — Postharvest Technology Series
Design of Room Cooling Facilities: Structural & Energy Requirements
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8/14/19 — Postharvest Technology Series
Proper Postharvest Cooling and Handling Methods
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