Making Kombucha With Julie Sawyer, Haywood Extension Agent
Learn how to make Kombucha with Kathy Olsen, Adult Services Librarian, and Julie Sawyer, Extension Agent Family & Consumer …
Food Safety & Processing
Cook Smart, Eat Smart - Safe Summer Grilling
N.C. Cooperative Extension in Haywood County is offering a free, outdoor, in-person grilling class on June 22, 2021. Julie …
Where Does My Farm Fall Under the Produce Safety Rule in 2021?
FDA just released “adjusted inflation cutoffs” that are used to determine how produce farms will be affected by FSMA’s Produce …
Learn to Ferment in Online Class
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Let's Talk Turkey
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Home Food Preservation Series Goes Virtual
Back in March, as the Covid-19 Pandemic was starting to affect our daily routines and lives, North Carolinians were …
September Is National Fruits & Veggies Month!
The Produce for Better Health Foundation has declared September as National Fruits & Veggies Month and I don’t know …
Short on Canning Supplies? Freezing Is a Quick, Easy Alternative
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How to Can Tomatoes
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How to Can Green Beans
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Canner Dial Gauge Testing Available in Haywood
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June Is National Dairy Month
June is National Dairy Month and the perfect time to add some cool, delicious dairy food to a well-balanced …
Food Preservation Made Easy
Learn to preserve your own food using the most recent evidence-based information to assure a safe, quality product for …
Winter Storm Food Safety
As winter storms approach North Carolina, there are steps you can take to prepare for food safety when the …
Safe Plates Food Manager Food Safety Certification Class & Exam
North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Haywood County will be offering a Safe Plates Food Manager Food Safety Certification Class …
Turkey Tips for the upcoming Holiday
With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, many are already making plans for cooking the turkey. So how much …
Tips for a Happy (And Healthy) Turkey Day
NC State food safety expert and Extension specialist Ben Chapman gives the lowdown on how (and why) to safely …
Safe Plates Food Manager Food Safety Certification Class & Exam
North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Haywood County will be offering a Safe Plates Food Manager Food Safety Certification Class …
Haywood Offers Extension Master Food Volunteer Program
Extension Master Food Volunteer Program **Scroll Down for the 2019 Class Schedule and Application Do you enjoy cooking, eating, local food …
Haywood Extension Center Host Pesticide Disposal Day 5/9/19
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in cooperation with the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Haywood County Center, will …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
- National Food Safety Database
- NC Safe Plates Registration
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Information Portals
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
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