COVID-19 Resources for Fruit and Vegetable Producers
Below please find a list of resources for fresh produce growers dealing with COVID-19. These resources are categorized for …
Food Safety & Processing
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COVID-19 and Grocery Shopping
There are many questions surround grocery shopping and handling food during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no data currently that …
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 …
Winter Storm Food Safety
As winter storms approach North Carolina, there are steps you can take to prepare for food safety when the …
Registration for New Packing House Sanitation Workshops
Packing House Sanitation Workshop This interactive workshop provides fruit and vegetable growers information and tools necessary to develop an effective …
Registration for New Workshops Focused on Treating Preharvest Agricultural Water
Bridging the GAPs: Approaches for Treating Preharvest Agricultural Water On-Farm Fruit and vegetable growers are continually assessing their operations to …
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 …
Small Loans for Equipment Upgrades From USDA's FSA Farm Storage Facility Loan Program
USDA FSA FSFL program is another option with low-interest loans. The Farm Storage Facility Loan Program (FSFL) provides low-interest financing …
Hurricane Dorian Food Safety
As Hurricane Dorian approaches North Carolina, there are steps you can take to prepare for food safety when the …
2019 NC Produce Safety Professionals Conference
The NC Produce Safety Task Force invites you to join us at this years Produce Safety Professionals Conference for …
15th Annual Commissioner's Food Safety Forum
The 15th Annual Commissioner’s Food Safety Forum Wednesday, August 28, 2019 NC State Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Building, Raleigh, NC 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; …
Food Safety Update for Produce Growers in Western NC
Are you getting ready for a GAP Audit this summer but still have last minute questions? Do you need …
May Safe Plates Class
What is Safe Plates? Safe plates is a food safety training course developed by NC State University. Certification is based …
FDA Guidance Documents to Industry Issued for the FSMA Produce Safety Rule
While the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human …
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 …
Avoid Norovirus During the Holidays
People who study foodborne illness don’t get foodborne illness. Right? I thought that because I knew so much about preventing foodborne …
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Insurance Coverage Options for Fresh Produce Growers
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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 …
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Food Labeling: FDA Exemptions for Small Business
This factsheet explains the nutrition labeling requirements small businesses are exempt from.
1/11/23
I Want to Sell Food in a Retail Market...Now What?
This factsheet describes the regulatory requirements that must be met when starting a new food …
1/5/23
Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension
This publication provides information and success stories related to food banks, food pantries, food donation …
12/16/22 — Local Foods
Best Practices for Utilizing Local Food in Nutrition Education and Cooking Classes
This publication provides practical tips on how to promote health eating by incorporating fresh, local …
12/16/22 — Local Foods
Forage Economics
This 8-page publication will help producers make decisions about growing or buying forage, and about …
12/15/22
How Animal Food Facilities Can Prepare for Regulatory Inspections
Though they can be a source of worry, the fact of the matter is that …
12/9/22