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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Med Mondays: Eating the Mediterranean Way
Interested in eating the Mediterranean way, but not sure where to start? Join us every Monday starting June 7 and …
Preparing for Winter Storms
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May Safe Plates Class
What is Safe Plates? Safe plates is a food safety training course developed by NC State University. Certification is based …
2018 Extension Master Food Volunteer Training Program
What is the Extension Master Food Volunteer Training Program? The Extension Master Food Volunteer program is designed to engage residents …
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