Registration for New Workshops Focused on Treating Preharvest Agricultural Water
Bridging the GAPs: Approaches for Treating Preharvest Agricultural Water On-Farm Fruit and vegetable growers are continually assessing their operations to …
Food Safety & Processing
Industry Guidance for FDA Food Labeling
FDA released an Industry Guidance document in December 2019 covering the topics of Food Labeling (Serving Sizes, Dual Column …
Seafood HACCP Segment 2 Workshop
Seafood HACCP Segment 2 Workshop Wednesday, February 19, 2020 • 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Location: Center for Marine Sciences and Technology (CMAST) 303 College …
Study Participants for USDA/NIFA-Funded Project on Nanotechnology in Food and Agriculture
“Social Implications and Best Practices for Responsible Innovation of Nanotechnology in Food and Agriculture.” We are currently looking for individuals …
2019 Holiday Entrepreneurial Lab / University Closure
Please be aware that the last date for 2019 submissions is December 16, 2019. The Entrepreneurial Initiative for Food Program …
New Publication: HACCP Plans for Shell Eggs
NC State Extension poultry faculty have released a new publication covering Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) planning …
Small Loans for Equipment Upgrades From USDA's FSA Farm Storage Facility Loan Program
USDA FSA FSFL program is another option with low-interest loans. The Farm Storage Facility Loan Program (FSFL) provides low-interest financing …
2020 Triangle eSports Championship Event Looking for Sponsors
TEC returns February 7–9, 2020, at the Herb Young Community Center in Cary. In 2020, the event expands from …
Hurricane Dorian Food Safety
As Hurricane Dorian approaches North Carolina, there are steps you can take to prepare for food safety when the …
2019 NC Produce Safety Professionals Conference
2019 NC Produce Safety Professionals Conference The NC Produce Safety Task Force invites you to join us at this years …
15th Annual Commissioner's Food Safety Forum
The 15th Annual Commissioner’s Food Safety Forum Wednesday, August 28, 2019 NC State Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Building, Raleigh, NC 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; …
NC State and UC Davis Partner for "Blended-Learning" Acidified Foods Manufacturing School
North Carolina State University and UC Davis are partnering to offer a “blended-learning” Acidified Foods Manufacturing School. Blended learning …
FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Training Course
FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Training Course This 3-day open enrollment course has been developed by the Food Safety …
Seafood HACCP Segment 2 Workshop
Implementing Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Programs Wednesday, June 19, 2019 • 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Schaub Food Science Building 400 Dan Allen …
Food Safety Update for Produce Growers in Western NC
Are you getting ready for a GAP Audit this summer but still have last minute questions? Do you need …
Spring Clean Your Refrigerator
Spring is a great time to clean and organize your refrigerator, making room for the upcoming abundance of farm …
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 State Extension Programs Food Safety Courses
Visit our website for a list of upcoming Food Safety Courses offered through NC State Extension and the Department …
Produce Safety: FDA Issues FSMA Agricultural Water Rule Extension
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its final rule on phased implementation of water testing under Food Safety …
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