Sheetz Launches Free Meal Program for Children in Need
Sheetz is proud to announce a new Kidz Meal Bagz program providing free food to help children and families …
Food Safety & Processing
COVID-19 FAQ for U-Pick Farms & Other Gardening Business
Strawberry season is upon us, coupled with the spread of COVID-19. In the next couple of weeks, we will …
National Grain and Feed Association to Host Free COVID-19 Webinar
The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) is hosting a webinar to update the grain, feed, processing and export …
FDA Postpones Routine Feed Mill Inspections During COVID-19 Outbreak
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently postponed foreign facility inspections not deemed mission-critical. In their most recent statement, the …
FDA Releases New Fact Sheet on Safe Distribution of Unused Human Food for Use as Animal Food During COVID-19
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has released a new fact sheet for Safely distributing unused human food for …
FDA COVID-19 Briefing for Animal Food Stakeholders
from FDA: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will host a stakeholder call with the animal food industry on …
NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
FDA Issues Temporary COVID-19 Policy for Foreign Supplier Verification Programs
FDA issues Temporary Policy Regarding Preventive Controls and FSVP Food Supplier Verification Onsite Audit Requirements During the COVID-19 Public …
Additional Resources Page Updated
The Preventive Controls for Animal Food: Additional Resources page has been updated with new materials. Additions to this page include …
COVID-19 Updates for Davidson County
We continue to work with county and state health officials, as well as NC State University and N.C. A&T …
COVID-19 Resources for Food & Farms from NC State Extension
NC State Extension has compiled resources that provide best practices for preparing for COVID-19 and managing risk for individuals …
Local Farmers' Markets Do Their Part to Flatten the Curve on Coronavirus
Last week was a blur amid all the news about coronavirus and its impacts on our communities, both locally …
POSTPONED: Preventive Controls for Animal Food Course
Updated 3/16/2020: Your health and safety is our top priority. Due to the most recent updates and guidance from NC …
Local Meat Series
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Davidson County, along with NC Choices and Rustic Roots on Main, will host a local …
FDA Issues CBD Warning Letters
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently released warning letters to 15 companies in late November for selling …
Carolina Feed Industry Association Feed Technology School Update
The 43rd annual Carolina Feed Industry Association (CFIA) Feed Technology School took place at NC State University on Friday, …
NC AgVentures Grant Workshop
NC AgVentures provides grants to NC farmers for new and innovative agricultural project ideas that will increase farm profits. …
Qualified Facility Attestation Form Due Soon
If you qualify for an exemption under the qualified facility definition, the attestation form must be submitted to the …
NC State Featured in Neogen's Monday Mycotoxin and Crop Report
Marissa Herchler, Area Specialized Agent for animal food safety, joins Adam Fahrenholz, assistant professor, to discuss mycotoxins in relation …
New Publication: HACCP Plans for Shell Eggs
NC State Extension poultry faculty have released a new publication covering Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) planning …
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