The Science of Food Preservation
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Food Safety & Processing
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Summer Grilling Has Begun
Memorial Day usually starts the summer get-togethers. Many of us like using our grills in the summer months. Here …
Let's Celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month!
June has been observed as National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month since 1991. This was made into observance to …
Researched Based Food Preservation Classes
As our growing season begins, we will be partnering with Haywood and Buncombe Counties to have food preservation classes. …
May Is National Salsa Month
May has been declared National Salsa Month! Salsa is usually a tomato based recipe with onions, peppers and spices …
Time to Check Canning Equipment
April is the time to get out your canning equipment and make sure you are ready for the canning …
NCDA & CS Produce Safety Field Days Coming Up in April
Come out to participate in hands-on experiences and view demonstrations regarding produce safety practices in a packinghouse, hear about …
Packing House Sanitation Workshops
This interactive workshop provides fruit and vegetable growers information and tools necessary to develop an effective cleaning and sanitizing …
Workshop to discuss FDA's Proposed Water Rule for Produce Farms
How does FDA’s Proposed Water Rule impact NC produce farms? On December 2, 2021 FDA published the proposed content that …
FSMA Produce Safety Rule Update - Proposed Water Provisions Released in December, 2021
At the time of this update (January, 2022), the regulatory compliance dates for most provisions within the Food Safety …
Reduce Food Waste in 2022
With the start of a new year, many of us make resolutions or set goals to try and change …
Safe Holiday Food Gifts
Many of us are looking for new ideas for gifts this holiday season or we may give gifts of …
Produce Safety Alliance Trainings
This is a one day training course for growers on the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) standardized curriculum that meets …
November Is National Pepper Month
November is National Pepper Month. Peppers come in many different colors. Red, green, orange, yellow and even purple. They …
Tractor Supply 4-H Clover Campaign
Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to help create Opportunity4All and raise more than $14 million through …
Fall Food Preservation Tips
With the fall months starting, it is a time to finish up some canning for those colder winter months. …
Be Food Safe Prepared During Power Outages
August and September can bring storms like Fred and Ida which result in power outages. Sometimes it means we …
Who Regulates Our Foods? - Webinar Series
Food businesses, such as restaurants, retailers, food processors, and farms, must understand which local, state, and/or federal agency has …
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 …
Celebrate National Blueberry Month
National Blueberry Month starts on July 1 and I can’t wait to fix all the blueberry things! Blueberries are …
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Identifying and Responding to Factors That Can Affect Egg Quality and Appearance
This publication is a useful resource that shell egg producers can use to identify egg …
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Producing and Marketing Strawberries for Direct Market Operations
This booklet provides an overview of production costs and marketing strategies that growers should consider …
5/9/22
Insurance Coverage Options for Fresh Produce Growers
This publication provides information to help produce growers understand the variety of insurance coverage or …
4/12/22 — Food Safety
Aflatoxins and Animal Food Safety
This factsheet covers the guidelines and mitigation for aflatoxins in animal food in North Carolina.
Proper Postharvest Cooling and Handling Methods
This publication provides information on cooling basics, common produce cooling methods and other steps for …
11/4/21 — Postharvest Technology Series
Packaging Requirements for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
This publication describes types of packaging for fresh fruits and vegetables, including each packaging's functions, …
11/4/21 — Postharvest Technology Series
HACCP in Your School
This manual covers Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), a food safety plan for schools …
10/6/21
Safe Food After a Flood
This factsheet offers information on how to deal with food that may have come into …
8/4/21 — Disaster Recovery