New Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Certificate Courses
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Food Safety & Processing
Chatham's Fiddlehead Farm Wins Good Food Award!
A Chatham County farm has won a coveted Good Food Award in recognition of superior craftsmanship and a commitment …
Med Instead of Meds
Med Instead Meds Thursdays, August 2-September 20, 5:30pm-7:30pm COST: $40 The Med Instead of Meds class series will help …
Extension Master Food Volunteer
Tuesdays, July 24-October 2, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm (No class August 7) COST: $50 EMFV program is delivered through North Carolina …
Safe Plates Certification
NC Safe Plates is a food safety certification course developed by NC State University. Certification is based on passing …
Local Food Guide!
This Local Food Guide is designed to make consumers aware of the benefits of buying and eating local food …
Overview of Changes to the USDA Harmonized GAP Audit Workshops
These workshops are designed to provide growers with an overview of the recent changes to the USDA Harmonized GAP …
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