FoodCoVNET University for Businesses Training Courses Now Available
The FoodCoVNET University for Businesses training course is focused on providing the necessary knowledge and information needed to manage …
Food Safety & Processing
Latest FoodCoVNET Webinars
If you missed it, please check out the latest FoodCoVNET webinar discussing international and trade perspectives of SARS-CoV-2 in …
Canning Updates!!
It’s canning season and we have a few new things we want to introduce to the community that will …
Upcoming Events
As part of FoodCoVNET we are coordinating an ongoing webinar series. All webinars will be recorded and posted here …
Safe Plates Has Gone Virtual!
N.C. Cooperative Extension offers Safe Plates for Food Managers for all those who work in the foodservice industry. The …
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 …
Canning with Cooperative Extension
Canning is a safe, economical way to preserve quality food at home. Canning interrupts the normal spoiling and decaying …
Disaster Preparedness: Protecting Food During Power Outages
Hey Everyone, Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, ice storms, and other natural disasters can cause power outages or water damage that can …
FoodCoVNET Webinar Series: Air Flow, Ventilation, and Close Contact
Air Flow/Ventilation and Close Contact in the Food Sector Date and Time: Thursday, March 4, 2021, noon–1 p.m. EST Panelists: Dr. Angela Rasmussen | …
Preparing for Winter Storms
As winter weather makes its way to North Carolina, keep food safety in mind with these tips to prepare …
FoodCoVNET Webinar Series: Vaccine Uptake and Hesitancy
Vaccine Uptake in the Food Sector and Communicating Around Vaccine Hesitancy Join us for our first FoodCoVNET webinar. Date and Time: Wednesday, …
Overview: Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025
The aim of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is what it says it is. It is a guideline to …
Cook Smart, Eat Smart - Lunch and Learn Series
Learn to cook quick meals within your food budget. This four-week virtual lunch and learn series will teach you …
FDA Provides Additional Time to Submit DUNS Number as Part of Facility Registration Renewal
The FDA requires all registered food facilities (foreign and domestic) to renew their registration biennially in each even-numbered year. …
Homemade Jerky
We’ve been on a jerky kick for the last few days. Watch our “How to Video” to learn how …
Holiday Food Safety Resources
Here are some supplemental Holiday food safety resources that may assist you with safe Holiday cooking this season. Hotlines USDA Meat …
Collaborator Michelle Danyluk (University of Florida) Talks About COVID-19 Management in Citrus Settings
The All In For Citrus Podcast posted on October 23, 2020, includes an interview with FoodCoVNET collaborator Dr. Michelle …
USDA to Fund NC State-Led Group on COVID-19 Food Safety
North Carolina State University experts will lead a national project for COVID-19 research and outreach to the food sector …
SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Infosheet
This infosheet details the most current information related to SARS-CoV-2 transmission in food settings including person-to-person and fomites as …
Food Safety Talk 221: AB-CDC+
Food Safety Talk is a podcast from FoodCoVNET’s Dr. Ben Chapman and Dr. Don Schaffner. All episodes can be …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
- Food Business
- Food Safety
- Food Safety and Preservation
- Food Safety Modernization Act
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
Local Food Guide
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
Personnel Current Good Manufacturing Practices for Animal Food Safety
The FDA considers Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) to be “Necessary to prevent animal food …
Suggested Good Agricultural and Collection Practices for North Carolina Medicinal Herbs
This publication provides introductory information about growing and wild-harvesting medicinal herbs in North Carolina. The …
5/7/21
Shellfish Leases and Harvest Closures Along the North Carolina Coast
This publication discusses the practice of leasing estuarine waters on the North Carolina coast for …
4/13/21
North Carolina Production Guide for Smaller Orchard Plantings
North Carolina’s climate and soils are well suited to grow many types tree fruits. This …
3/18/21
The Role of Preconditioning in Food and Feed Extrusion
This Q&A factsheets answers several questions about the preconditioning process in food and feed extrusion.
3/9/21
Producing and Marketing Strawberries for Direct Market Operations
This booklet provides an overview of production costs and marketing strategies that growers should consider …
2/22/21
Soil Fertility Management for Irish Potato Production in Eastern North Carolina
This publication describes fertilizer management strategies for optimum potato yields and to prevent problems (such …
2/17/21 — SoilFacts
Insurance Coverage Options for Fresh Produce Growers
This publication provides information to help produce growers understand the variety of insurance coverage or …
2/12/21 — Food Safety