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Safe Plates Certification Classes in 2026

What is NC Safe Plates?NC Safe Plates is a food safety certification course developed by NC State University. Certification is based on passing an ANSI-approved exam from the National Registry of…

Extension Master Food Volunteers Wanted

EMFV program is delivered through the N.C. Cooperative Extension. This is a great learning opportunity, as well as a way to deepen your involvement with your community. Program requirements are 30…

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Preserve the Harvest: Wildlife Conservation & Preservation

Join Rockingham and Guilford County agents to learn all about preserving wild game, food plots, and more! This program is applicable to anyone interested in wild game, so whether you are a hunter or…

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Cookout and Grilling Safety Tips

Summer cookouts are fantastic for enjoying grilled food and good company. But safety's key, especially when you're feeding friends and family. When it comes to food, protecting people is always the…

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Food Safety While Camping

Have you been camping lately? Are you going camping? Either way, you'll need to make sure you keep your food safe to protect your family and friends. Here are five ways that you can keep your food…

Penne For Your Thoughts Podcast

Dive into the FCS world by tuning into our new podcast call "Penne For Your Thoughts". Our podcast is a roundtable discussion on Family and Consumer Sciences topics such as food safety, food…

Guilford County Cooperative Extension monthly program update: November–December 2023

November - December Extension Program Update

Below is our November-December Program Update at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Guilford County Center. Read about event highlights and upcoming programming as we head into the winter season!

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 course helps food establishments meet the North Carolina requirement of having…

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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 and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) Chat…

Put a Freeze on Foodborne Illness

As more and more people prepare meals at home, it's important to follow food safety guidelines when shopping, preparing and storing food. An estimated 48 million people suffer from foodborne illness…