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Food Safety & Processing
New Online Poultry Resources Available for 2020
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Count on Me NC
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[Note, given the urgency and high competition for this program, this is copied from the Small Business Administration website. …
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Enjoy the Flavor, Color, and Texture That Flowers Can Bring to Food. “Choosing and Using Edible Flowers” by Cyndi …
Cancellation of Trainings, Workshops, Meetings and Events
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Are Community Gardens a Safety Risk for the Horticulture Industry?
Ausveg, the Australian association that represents vegetable growers, says that community gardens pose a serious safety risk for the …
COVID-19 Resources for Families
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North Carolina Blueberry Council Website for Consumers
Take a look at the new North Carolina Blueberry Council Website for consumers. Great information on freezing, storing, and cooking with …
Commercial and Private Pesticide Credit Class Offered
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Hurricane News You Can Use!
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Training Event for Law Enforcement Offered in August 2018
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NC Safe Plates
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Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
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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 …
Food Safety Forum - Save the Date
Save the date: 13th Annual Commissioner’s Food Safety Forum Tuesday, August 15th from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Expo Building at the NC State Fairgrounds. For …
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