Canning Equipment: Resources
Hello Everyone, It seems like we are experiencing the old canning shortage of 1975. I want to give you some survival …
Food Safety & Processing
Pesticide Recertification Classes in September
N.C. Cooperative Extension of Guilford County will be having several pesticide recertification classes coming up in September. These classes will …
Hurricane Season: Food Safety
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Summer Cooking!!
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Count on Me NC Training Opportunities
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Kitchen-Atomy With Vincent Webb
Vincent Webb is here to show you some how-to skills in the kitchen. From cooking tips to recipes and …
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Here's How With Meredith Kreeger
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Avoiding Food Waste
Hello Everyone, I want to give you some quick notes and updates from NC State University about food storage for …
UPDATE - What You Need to Know About Soil Samples
How to use previous soil test results for yards and home gardens April 8, 2020 — The N.C. Department of …
Always Be Cleaning & Sanitizing + Understanding Disinfection Webinar
Below is the link to our recent webinar on Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Understanding Disinfection for Fresh Produce Growers. For …
Navigating Food Safety Amidst COVID-19
Food Safety amidst this current pandemic can get a little confusing, so we wanted to offer some resources amidst …
Strengthening the Immune System
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Extension Master Food Volunteers Wanted
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