Local Foods Week Kick-Off September 21
Mark your calendars now! Be sure to stop by for an evening of fun, food, and friends! Great kick-off …
Food Safety & Processing
Preserving Apples Canning Class
Join N.C. Cooperative Extension in Guilford County for a night of canning apples!! Canning is an art that we …
Guidance for Industry: Evaluating the Safety of Flood-Affected Food Crops for Human Consumption
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided guidance for situations under which farms may be affected by flooding …
Local Farm Tour September 27th - Free Event, Pre-Registration Required
Join us for a fun experience as we showcase three working farms in Guilford County providing their own local …
Prepare for Food Safety During Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence is headed our way, so take time to make sure your food and beverages will be safe …
Be Prepared for Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence continues to strengthen. Confidence continues to increase that North Carolina will see life-threatening impacts from this storm. While …
Sanitation and Environmental Monitoring in Food Processing
NC State Extension is partnering with Dr. Dale Grinstead, food safety and sanitation expert, to provide a hands-on workshop …
New Training Event for Law Enforcement Offered
On Thursday, August 30, 2018, a third hemp training event will be held for law enforcement in Kinston, NC. …
New Local Food Systems Online Professional Development Certificate Courses
Are you interested in learning more about local food systems? Do you work with local food projects, but are …
Med Instead of Meds
The Med Instead of Meds class series meets on Thursdays from August 23-October 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. COST: …
Extension Master Food Volunteer
Tuesdays, July 24-October 2, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (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 …
Upcoming Family & Consumer Sciences Classes
We’re BACK!!!! Check out these upcoming classes for Spring and Summer. Looking for summer camp options for your children…we’ve …
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