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 …
Food Safety & Processing
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 …
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
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Making Sure Holiday Meals Are Ready on Time and Handled Safely
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A Holiday Gift That Shows You Care
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Safely Savor the Season at Your Next Holiday Gathering
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Why You Need a Food Thermometer on Thanksgiving
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Prepare for Food Safety During Hurricane Florence
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3rd HACCP Roundtable Meeting Announced
The Prestage Department of Poultry Science will host its 3rd HACCP Roundtable meeting on October 17, 2018. The goal of …
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. …
Register Now for FSMA for Small Farms Workshop
You may have heard about a new food safety law and you may have heard that small farms are …
Newcastle Disease Found in CA Backyard Birds
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently announced that 4 more cases of virulent Newcastle disease …
Chatham's Fiddlehead Farm Wins Good Food Award!
A Chatham County farm has won a coveted Good Food Award in recognition of superior craftsmanship and a commitment …
Generating Additional Farm Revenue Through Grants and Collaborations
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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 …
Online Food Safety Course for Artisan and Farmstead Cheesemakers
The Innovation Center for US Dairy® (IC) in partnership with North Carolina State University has announced a new online …
Scholarships Available for Extension Agents to Attend the CFSA Sustainable Ag Conference
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Register Now for NCSU Egg Grading School for Small Flock Producers
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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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