Making Feed A-Z
Want to know how ingredients become animal food? We’ve added video content to show you how it all comes …
Food Safety & Processing
On-Farm Poultry Processing Regional Seminar
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 …
FDA Guidance Documents to Industry Issued for the FSMA Produce Safety Rule
While the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human …
NC Ag Awareness Day - March 20, 2019
NC Ag Awareness Day at the General Assembly is March 20, 2019. Please save this date, make plans to …
Raw Milk: Branan and Day Present on Cow Sharing Agreements
Andrew Branan, Extension Assistant Professor with the NC State University Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, along with Marti …
FBNS Charcuterie Workshop
FBNS Charcuterie Workshop April 1, 8, 15, & 29, 2019 • Raleigh, NC This short course is designed for the professional …
Register Now for Produce Safety Rule Grower Training
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center is partnering with NC State Extension to offer an all-day Produce Safety …
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 …
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association Is Announcing a New Hurricane Relief Effort Targeting Small Farms in NC & SC
The Hurricane Relief Partnership for Carolina Sustainable Farms will provide these farms with affordable financing for hurricane recovery expenses, …
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 …
NC Farmers Hurricane Disaster Relief--Farmers Urged to Sign Up by the Dec. 10 Deadline
Farmers with damage from Tropical Storm Michael may be eligible for disaster assistance from the Hurricane Florence Agricultural Disaster …
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 …
EI4F - Upcoming Holiday Closure
Please be aware that the last date for 2018 submissions is December 12, 2018. The Entrepreneurial Initiative for Food …
FDA Food Labeling Guidance, Regulations, and RACC’s
All foods sold in packages are required to have a food label. The FDA has established food-labeling regulations and …
Cottonseed for Human Consumption?
Most people think of cotton lint and do not realize that cotton produces about 1.6 pounds of seed per …
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 …
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