International Cooking Class
Come learn to make hands-on recipes that are out of this world! Participants will not only go home with …
Food Safety & Processing
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.; …
Greens Production Workshops
Join us for hands-on, on-farm production workshops for Western NC Growers These workshops are aimed at training growers considering production …
2019 Extension Master Food Volunteer Program Applications Now Open!
We are excited to announce the first Extension Master Food Volunteer Training in Stanly County!! See flyer for details. …
Preserving the Harvest
As you begin to harvest the many fruits and veggies from your garden this summer, you may begin to …
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 …
Meal Prep Your Way to a Healthy Weight
Something very exciting when you work in the health field is seeing how interested people are becoming in taking …
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 …
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 …
Safe Plates Food Protection Manager Course
We are offering the Safe Plates for Food Managers Course in January! This course is designed for food employees …
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 …
Thanksgiving Leftovers
With all the food that will be made during your Thanksgiving festivities, you are bound to end up with …
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 …
A Canning Workshop Success
“I am so excited to be here learning how to can safely”, shared Jenna Miller (pictured above) upon her …
Guidance for Industry: Evaluating the Safety of Flood-Affected Food Crops for Human Consumption
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided guidance for situations under which farms may be affected by flooding …
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