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Qualified Individual Training – Now in Spanish and Chinese
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2021 Poultry Processing Demo
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Help From USDA for Small Poultry Plants
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Women in Ag: NCDA&CS Spotlights Anita MacMullan
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COVID-19 and Supply Chains: Two Upcoming Webinars
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New Factsheet: The Role of Preconditioning in Food and Feed Extrusion
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N.C. A&T Research Team Investigates SARS CoV-2’s Potential to Infect Food Animals
A new research project at North Carolina A&T State University is investigating whether SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, …
Lin Walker Brings Applied Research Passion to PDPS and Poultry Extension
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AFIA-KSU 500 Feed Manufacturing Course Next Session
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Just for You: We’ve Updated Our Portal With More Info and Tools
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Students, Industry — Register Now for FSPCA’s 2020 (Virtual) Conference
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Keep Your Thanksgiving Meal Safe
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December Deadline: Biennial Food Facility Registration and Qualified Facility Attestation
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New Extension Publication: Guide to Writing PCAF Food Safety Plans
Food safety plans (FSP) are required for animal food facilities under the Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCAF) rule. …
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