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 …
Commercial and Private Pesticide Credit Class Offered
Attention Commercial and Private Pesticide license holders. There will be a pesticide credit class held on April 30, 2019, …
Food Safety Info - Before, During, and After the Storm
N.C. Cooperative Extension offers resources for keeping your food safe before, during, and after the storm. Visit the Food …
Hurricane News You Can Use!
N.C. Cooperative Extension Service offers resources for being prepared before, during and after the storm. Visit the NC Disaster Information …
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 …
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 …
NC Safe Plates
In need of a food protection manager certification? Look no further, NC Safe Plates, a food safety certification course …
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 …
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 …
Farm to Table Community Picnic
Come join us on August 13th for the Farm to Table Community Picnic. Come enjoy an evening of food, …
Choosing and Using Edible Flowers
Enjoy the Flavor, Color, and Texture That Flowers Can Bring to Food. “Choosing and Using Edible Flowers” by Cyndi …
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 …
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 …
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