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NC Produce Safety Professionals Conference
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Are you getting ready for a GAP Audit this summer but still have last minute questions? Do you need …
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FDA Guidance Documents to Industry Issued for the FSMA Produce Safety Rule
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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 …
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I’m one of those people that generally wants to know exactly how to do things the way they’re intended …
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A few years ago, after I started working in food safety, I had this brilliant idea to get my …
Thanksgiving Leftovers
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Think Food Safety When the Power is Out
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A Canning Workshop Success
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Guidance for Industry: Evaluating the Safety of Flood-Affected Food Crops for Human Consumption
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Prepare for Food Safety During Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence is headed our way, so take time to make sure your food and beverages will be safe …
Cooking for Crowds - a Program for Churches, Fundraisers, & Events!
Are you serving food at a church potluck, annual fundraiser, or community event? Do you know if this food …
Register Now for Learning to Grow Series Classes!
The Learning to Grow Series is our effort to make classes available to help folks further develop their skills …
Overview of Changes to the USDA Harmonized GAP Audit Workshops
These workshops are designed to provide growers with an overview of the recent changes to the USDA Harmonized GAP …
North Carolina Produce Safety Professionals Conference
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