EPA Cancellation Order on Dicamba, Distribution Ceases, Use Ends July 31
The EPA has issued its cancellation order pursuant to the 9th Circuit ruling last week ordering the delisting of …
Food Safety & Processing
New Online Poultry Resources Available for 2020
With everything going on in the world right now, we know there is a lot of uncertainty about many …
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 …
ALERT: Agriculture-Only Window Opens for Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Advance
[Note, given the urgency and high competition for this program, this is copied from the Small Business Administration website. …
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 …
One Week Until Thanksgiving!
Ever wonder if you need to refrigerate your pumpkin pie after the Thanksgiving meal? Well, with many food safety …
Baked Potato Safety
There is so much you can do with the potato; fry it, bake it, oven roast, boil it or …
Canning Workshop for Beginners
Greenville, NC – Want to learn how to preserve those delicious summer fruits and veggies? Join us for the …
Pickled Eggs
Back in 1997 in Illinois, an older adult had botulism from a pickled egg recipe containing hard-boiled eggs, beets, …
Canning 101
Getting Ready for Canning Season! Are you someone interested in learning how to preserve your own food through home canning? …
Produce Safety: FDA Issues FSMA Agricultural Water Rule Extension
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its final rule on phased implementation of water testing under Food Safety …
Raw Milk: Branan and Day Present on Cow Sharing Agreements
Andrew Branan, Extension Assistant Professor with the NC State University Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, along with Marti …
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 …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Entrepreneur Initiative for Food
- Food Safety Courses
- Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Programs Extension Programs
- Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences
National eXtension Resources
Partnerships and Organizations
Publications, Information, and News
Recent Publications related to Food Safety & Processing
Pickle and Pickle Product Problems
This guide lists the problems that can arise in making sweet gherkin pickles and describes …
2 weeks ago — For Safety's Sake
FSMA Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCAF) Exemption Decision Tree Tool
The NC State Feed Milling and Animal Food Safety programs have developed a decision tree …
2 weeks ago
Abbreviated Guide to Creating a Livestock Food Safety Plan Under the Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCAF) Rule
This guide outlines steps that a facility producing livestock food could follow when developing its …
3 weeks ago
Extrusion Processing: A Versatile Technology for Producing Foods and Feeds
This factsheet introduces extrusion as a food and feed production process. Topics include the basic …
10/30/20
Eat Smart Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities Through Gardens
Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …
10/14/20
Managing the Impact of Floodwater Contaminants on Soil and Produce in Residential, Community, and School Vegetable Gardens
This publication discusses how floods can affect food gardens. In it, you'll find recommendations for …
10/5/20
How Animal Food Facilities Can Prepare for Regulatory Inspections
Though they can be a source of worry, the fact of the matter is that …
7/23/20
Determining Peanut Pod Maturity and Estimating the Optimum Digging Date
This profile board will help farmers and consultants determine when peanuts should be dug.
4/24/20