Ei4F Holiday Lab Closure Dates 2020
Please be aware, the last day for 2020 submissions will be December 11 (the Online Request Form will not …
Food Safety & Processing
Saving Milk
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Pantry Pests Could Take Advantage of Stored Food During Pandemic
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is reasonable to try and make fewer trips to the supermarket …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
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 Concerns With Power Outages and Floodwater From a Storm
Tropical storms, floods, and other natural disasters can cause power outages and floodwater can bring dangerous compounds into your …
Tropical Storm Isaias Food Safety
With current predictions of Tropical Storm Isaias possibly making landfall in North Carolina, there are steps you can take to …
Count on Me NC
NC State Extension, in partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Restaurant and Lodging Association and Visit NC, is excited to …
How to Make Fermented Pickles
Interested in fermenting food? Start by making delicious fermented pickles that will be ready within 3-4 weeks. Fermented Pickles Recipe Yields 1-gallon …
How to Make Quick Refrigerator Pickles
Have you made quick pickles before? It’s fast, easy, and fun. Onions, cucumbers, asparagus, parsnips, radishes, and pea pods …
Disinfectants, UV Light, and Heat to Inactivate SARS-CoV-2
Cleaning followed by disinfection of surfaces is a best practice measure for the prevention of COVID-19 and other viral …
COVID-19 Safe Plates for Managers Course Update
CANCELATIONS FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATION COURSE Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and state and county closures, we have canceled the …
Cleaning and Disinfecting
A lot of the guidance around preventing spread of COVID-19 says to clean and disinfect surfaces. But what does …
Support Your Local NC Farmers
Posted by the NC PTA. Are you interested in buying farm-fresh products while maintaining social distancing? Here are some great options …
Online Nutrition Classes
EFNEP is now providing online nutrition classes through Facebook Live and Zoom. The class will provide you with ways …
Learn How NC FarmLink Can Help Farmers and Farm Workers Find Each Other!
Online Webinar, Thursday, April 8, 6 to 7.30 p.m. COVID-19 is placing new and unforeseen challenges on-farm labor – getting employees …
MeatSuite: From the Farmer to the Freezer
NC Choices Early Launch of MeatSuite for North Carolina MeatSuite is a brand new site where you can find local …
COVID-19 and Produce Food Safety
Food and food packaging are not considered significant ways of spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. Many people have …
COVID-19: What Steps Can I Take to Minimize Risk at the Grocery Store
Important steps to consider while you are grocery store to keep you, your family, grocery store employees and other food …
COVID-19 and Grocery Shopping
There are many questions surround grocery shopping and handling food during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no data currently that …
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