It's Canning Season: Tips for Safety
With the summer months here, there is more and more fresh produce available. Many are looking for ways to …
Food Safety & Processing
Jammin’ With Strawberries
You know you are getting close to summer when everywhere you turn there are strawberries. They are at the …
Where Does My Farm Fall Under the Produce Safety Rule in 2021?
FDA just released “adjusted inflation cutoffs” that are used to determine how produce farms will be affected by FSMA’s Produce …
WNC Ferment On!
Have you ever wanted to learn to Ferment foods? In this five-week series, we will demonstrate and share resources …
Making Thanksgiving Safe Without Missing People Too Much
Thanksgiving starts off the holiday season for many of us. It can be full of family and friends gathering …
USDA to Fund NC State-Led Group on COVID-19 Food Safety
North Carolina State University experts will lead a national project for COVID-19 research and outreach to the food sector …
Enjoy Safe Infused Water
With the hot summer months still here, a refreshing treat can be getting some infused water to help replenish …
Helping Farm Workers at Produce Farms Understand COVID-19
The NC State University Produce Safety Team has created training videos in English and Spanish to help farmworkers better …
Take the Pledge - Count on Me NC
We all have a role to play in keeping our communities safe and healthy. When visiting restaurants, businesses, and …
Learn How NC FarmLink Can Help Farmers and Farm Workers Find Each Other!
Online Webinar, Thursday, April 8, 6 to 7.30 p.m. COVID-19 is placing new and unforeseen challenges on-farm labor – getting employees …
Bridging the GAPs: Approaches for Treating Preharvest Agricultural Water On-Farm
Fruit and vegetable growers are continually assessing their operations to determine where they can limit risk and increase productivity. …
Training Event for Law Enforcement Offered in August 2018
8/15/2018 – On Thursday, August 30, 2018, a third hemp training event will be held for law enforcement in …
JAN 27 Produce Safety Alliance Grower's Training for the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA)
This one-day training course will be held at the Mountain Horticulture Research and Extension Center in Mills River on January …
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