Packing House Sanitation Workshops
This interactive workshop provides fruit and vegetable growers information and tools necessary to develop an effective cleaning and sanitizing …
Food Safety & Processing
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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 …
Attend a Produce Safety Alliance Training in NC
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 …
Jammin’ With Strawberries
You know you are getting close to summer when everywhere you turn there are strawberries. They are at the …
Updates to the USDA GAP Harmonized Audit Webinar
The USDA GAP Harmonized Audit is probably the most common food safety audit used by the produce industry in …
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 …
Master Gardener Volunteer Association of McDowell County Scholarship Opportunity
We all know college is NOT cheap. College is a commitment for both you and your pocketbook. To help …
WNC Ferment On!
Fermentation is the process where the natural bacteria found in fresh vegetables utilize the carbohydrates to reproduce and excrete …
Updates for USDA Harmonized GAP and Harmonized GAP Plus Audits
Harmonized GAP Standards and Checklists On February 16, 2021, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service announced updates to the audit standards and checklists …
Produce Safety Rule Review
Because we know how important it is to stay up to date with food safety practices and learn about …
NC Fresh Produce Safety Task Force (NCFPSTF) Update
NC Fresh Produce Safety Task Force (NCFPSTF) Update January 2021 NCFPSTF Website The NC Fresh Produce Safety Task Force (NCFPSTF), founded in …
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Pickle and Pickle Product Problems
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Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …
10/27/25 — Local Foods
Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension
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10/27/25 — Local Foods
Tomatoes for Processing in Eastern North Carolina
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10/6/25 — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Extrusion Processing: A Versatile Technology for Producing Foods and Feeds
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