Produce Safety: North Carolina's Fresh Produce Safety Task Force
[Farmlaw Editor’s note: the narrative below was written by Dr. Elena Toro Rogers, Dept. of Horticultural Science, NC State …
Food Safety & Processing
Specialty Crops: Dr. Daniel Tregeagle Provides Analysis on Caneberry Marketing Risk
[Farmlaw Editor’s Note: The article below is not a legal article per se, it nonetheless provides information useful to …
NC Homemade Entrepreneur Program
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Celebrate FCS Day!
FCS refers to the Family and Consumer Sciences, which have changed much from what was once known as Home …
One-Stop Poultry Shop From NC Choices
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Pesticides: EPA Cancellation Order on Dicamba, Distribution Ceases, Use Ends July 31
The EPA has issued its cancellation order pursuant to the 9th Circuit ruling last week ordering the delisting of …
ALERT: Agriculture-Only Window Opens for Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Advance
[Note, given the urgency and high competition for this program, this is copied from the Small Business Administration website. …
Cooking Up the Season
I hope you are all doing well and are able to get outside to enjoy this beautiful weather. I …
Bulk Buying Tips for Poultry
Bulk buying is not a new way of buying; however, due to the change in the food supply chain, …
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 …
Beginner Grilling Class
This program is transitioning to an online program. We will not meet face to face due to the COVID …
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 …
Freezer Meal Workshop
The number one reason people give for not fixing meals at home is they do not have enough time. …
Safe Plates Food Safety Certification Class
Safe Plates for Food Managers will be offered at the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Edgecombe County office on August …
Extension Master Food Volunteer Program
Grow. Cook. Eat. Now taking applications. Anyone interested in cooking, nutrition, foods safety, or food systems can apply. The NC State Extension …
Intro to Home Food Preservation
The weather is warming up and the flowers and trees are blooming a sign Spring has sprung. Spring is …
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