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 …
Food Safety & Processing
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 …
Think Food Safety When the Power is Out
Hurricane Michael made landfall earlier today in Florida and is quickly speeding along a track with takes it directly …
Training Event for Law Enforcement Offered in August 2018
On Thursday, August 30, 2018, a third hemp training event will be held for law enforcement in Kinston, NC. …
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 …
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 …
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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