Butchery Basics for Home Consumers
Join Butcher Ross Flynn of Left Bank Butchery, and NC Choices’ Lee Menius, as they walk you through a …
Food Safety & Processing
Let's Talk Turkey
Let the countdown begin. It’s the Friday before Thanksgiving and time to get those final plans in place before …
Two Is Better Than One...Especially When It Comes to Canning Lids
The current difficulty in some areas of the U.S. of obtaining needed canning supplies is causing a lot of …
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 …
Saving Milk
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
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
If you are the type of person who plans ahead, having your ducks in a row and ready for …
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 …
How to Can Tomatoes
Learn how to can tomatoes by joining Extension Agent Margie Mansure and Caldwell County Information Technician Eric Stafford in …
How to Can Green Beans
Learn how to can green beans by joining Extension Agent Margie Mansure and Caldwell County Information Technician Eric Stafford …
Canner Dial Gauge Testing Available in Haywood
Pressure Canning is the only process recommended to safely can low acid products like vegetables, meat, poultry, spaghetti sauce, …
Food Safety Concerns With Power Outages and Floodwater From a Storm
Tropical storms, floods, and other natural disasters can cause power outages and floodwater can bring dangerous compounds into your …
Tropical Storm Isaias Food Safety
With current predictions of Tropical Storm Isaias possibly making landfall in North Carolina, there are steps you can take to …
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 …
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 …
How to Make Fermented Pickles
Interested in fermenting food? Start by making delicious fermented pickles that will be ready within 3-4 weeks. Fermented Pickles Recipe Yields 1-gallon …
How to Make Quick Refrigerator Pickles
Have you made quick pickles before? It’s fast, easy, and fun. Onions, cucumbers, asparagus, parsnips, radishes, and pea pods …
Disinfectants, UV Light, and Heat to Inactivate SARS-CoV-2
Cleaning followed by disinfection of surfaces is a best practice measure for the prevention of COVID-19 and other viral …
Cleaning and Disinfecting
A lot of the guidance around preventing spread of COVID-19 says to clean and disinfect surfaces. But what does …
Food Preservation Made Easy
Learn to preserve your own food using the most recent evidence-based information to assure a safe, quality product for …
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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Pickle and Pickle Product Problems
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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 …
11/10/20
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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How Animal Food Facilities Can Prepare for Regulatory Inspections
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