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 …
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Cooking Under Pressure Class - May 10
Have you recently acquired an electric pressure cooker but find yourself overwhelmed with where to begin using it? Sign up …
Food Safety and Storage for Emergencies
With the winter season approaching it is always wise to be prepared for the chance of winter weather. Food …
NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
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 …
COVID-19 Resources for Food & Farms from NC State Extension
NC State Extension has compiled resources that provide best practices for preparing for COVID-19 and managing risk for individuals …
Local Farmers' Markets Do Their Part to Flatten the Curve on Coronavirus
Last week was a blur amid all the news about coronavirus and its impacts on our communities, both locally …
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 …
Register Now for Produce Safety Rule Grower Training
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center is partnering with NC State Extension to offer an all-day Produce Safety …
Randolph County Ag. Facts Coloring Sheet
Did you know that Agriculture is Randolph County’s number one industry? Learn more about valuable Agriculture statistics specific to …
Register Now for FSMA for Small Farms Workshop
You may have heard about a new food safety law and you may have heard that small farms are …
Chatham's Fiddlehead Farm Wins Good Food Award!
A Chatham County farm has won a coveted Good Food Award in recognition of superior craftsmanship and a commitment …
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 …
Register Now for NCSU Egg Grading School for Small Flock Producers
The upcoming NC Egg Grading School at NC State University is a training class for people who have small …
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 …
Register Now for Extension's Postharvest Handling Workshop for Farmers
SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES FOR THE PRODUCE FARM: WINNING THE FOOD SAFETY RACE WITH PROPER POSTHARVEST HANDLING UPDATE March 21: This workshop is FULL. Do …
Cooperative Extension's Junior Chefs Visit Chatham County Farms
Photos by Debbie Roos, Agricultural Extension Agent. Chatham County Cooperative Extension runs a popular Junior Chefs Cooking Camp every summer where kids ages 8-12 …
Still Time to Register for Acidified Foods Manufacturing School
If you want to make and sell pickles and other acidified foods in North Carolina you must have attended NCSU’s Acidified …
Comment Now on FDA’s New Food Safety Rules
From the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA): In September 2014, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released several reproposed sections of food …
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