Freezer Meal Workshop
The number one reason people give for not fixing meals at home is they do not have enough time. …
Food Safety & Processing
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 …
Small Scale Egg Producers' Meeting
Are you a small egg producer? Don’t miss out on this informative meeting! Thursday, May 23, 2019 10 a.m. to 2:45 …
Extension Master Food Volunteer Program
Grow. Cook. Eat. Application Opens is Monday, June 3, 2019 Application Deadline is Wednesday, July 31, 2019 Interview Date is Friday, August …
Intro to Home Food Preservation
The weather is warming up and the flowers and trees are blooming a sign Spring has sprung. Spring is …
Register Now for Produce Safety Rule Grower Training
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Safe Plates Class
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Cooking Under Pressure
Do you have an electric pressure cooker or plan to get one and are not sure how to use …
Hurricane Preparedness; Before, During, and After the Storm
Hearing the word hurricane can bring about fear, intimidation, and anxiety. The key to surviving a hurricane is preparation. …
Cook Smart Eat Smart Cooking School
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Register Now for FSMA for Small Farms Workshop
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Safe Plates Class September 26 -28
NC Safe Plates is a food safety certification course developed by North Carolina State University. Certification is provided by …
Chatham's Fiddlehead Farm Wins Good Food Award!
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Home Canning Series
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Hazard Analysis Draft Guidance for Food for Animals Now Available
Last month, FDA distributed a Draft Guidance (#245) for Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals, …
Training for Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food Now Available
Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food Overview The Sanitary Transportation Act is one of the 7 rules of the …
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 …
Upcoming Compliance Dates for Animal Food Manufacturers
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Regional Strawberry Pre-Plant Meeting
Annual regional meeting for strawberry growers and those interested in getting started in strawberry production. This meeting is hosted …
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 …
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