FoodCoVNET University for Businesses Training Courses Now Available
The FoodCoVNET University for Businesses training course is focused on providing the necessary knowledge and information needed to manage …
Food Safety & Processing
Latest FoodCoVNET Webinars
If you missed it, please check out the latest FoodCoVNET webinar discussing international and trade perspectives of SARS-CoV-2 in …
Upcoming Events
As part of FoodCoVNET we are coordinating an ongoing webinar series. All webinars will be recorded and posted here …
FoodCoVNET Webinar Series: Air Flow, Ventilation, and Close Contact
Air Flow/Ventilation and Close Contact in the Food Sector Date and Time: Thursday, March 4, 2021, noon–1 p.m. EST Panelists: Dr. Angela Rasmussen | …
FoodCoVNET Webinar Series: Vaccine Uptake and Hesitancy
Vaccine Uptake in the Food Sector and Communicating Around Vaccine Hesitancy Join us for our first FoodCoVNET webinar. Date and Time: Wednesday, …
Backyard Agriculture: Taking It to the Next Level
Have you recently acquired property and want to produce agriculture-related products for sale or charity? Have you had property …
USDA to Fund NC State-Led Group on COVID-19 Food Safety
North Carolina State University experts will lead a national project for COVID-19 research and outreach to the food sector …
WATCH: Homegrown | How NC Chicken Gets to Market
Have you ever wondered where your chicken breasts or game-day wings come from? From the hatchery to processing, see …
Ensuring Safe Canned Food
It is that time of year again!! Pictures of finished canned products have been showing up on people’s Facebook …
Produce Safety Training for Farmers: Friday, April 3
Are you getting questions about cleaning and sanitizing from your customers dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic? NC State Extension’s …
Choosing and Using Edible Flowers
Enjoy the Flavor, Color, and Texture That Flowers Can Bring to Food. “Choosing and Using Edible Flowers” by Cyndi …
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 …
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 …
Food Safety Forum - Save the Date
Save the date: 13th Annual Commissioner’s Food Safety Forum Tuesday, August 15th from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Expo Building at the NC State Fairgrounds. For …
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