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 | …
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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, …
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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
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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
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Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
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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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