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Business of Farming Series
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, along with the Davidson County Community College Small Business Center, will be hosting a “Business …
Curtis Appointed to USDA Food Safety Advisory Committee
by Kristin Sargent (CALS) The USDA has appointed NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Patricia Curtis to the …
Making the Most Out of Bulk Sales Opportunities
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Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
One-Stop Poultry Shop From NC Choices
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FDA Provides List of Resources for Animal Food Producers Preparing for Hurricane Isaias Impacts
As North Carolina begins preparing for the potential landfall and impacts from Hurricane Isaias, the U.S. Food and Drug …
New Factsheet: How Animal Food Facilities Can Prepare for Regulatory Inspections
Regulatory inspections. They can be a source of worry, and many animal food facility teams only start thinking about …
FDA Releases New Era for Smarter Food Safety Blueprint
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FDA to Resume Routine Inspections
Late last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA prepares for resumption of …
Recent Events Impact Agricultural Trade
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Trusted Food Preservation Resources
Here are some trusted resources to help you with your food preservation questions. The National Center for Home Food Preservation …
FSPCA Extends Blended Course Part 2 Completion Deadline
The Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) offers a blended option for the Preventive Controls for Animal Food course. …
Video: How to Freeze Chicken
Extension agents have a new video to help you wrap and freeze chicken safely. Margaret Ross, Eve Honeycutt, Kelly …
Count on Me NC
NC State Extension, in partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Restaurant and Lodging Association and Visit NC, is excited to …
Follow Us: NC State Feed Milling Is on Facebook and Instagram
The NC State Feed Milling program is now on Facebook and Instagram! Facebook: NC State Feed Milling Instagram: @NCStateFeedMilling Follow us for …
Poultry Processing Resources From NC Choices
NC Choices, “an initiative of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems in collaboration with N.C. Cooperative Extension,” has a …
NC State Animal Food Safety Qualified Individual Training Online Now
NC State Feed Milling Extension has launched a new online training course for animal food safety. The Qualified Individual Training …
Animal Food Safety and COVID-19 - Resources From the FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added a new web page for Animal Health & Safety and …
FDA Releases Updates on Surveillance Inspections During COVID-19
On May 11, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement with updates on surveillance inspections …
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