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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…

Picture of homemade and homecanned salsa.

Food Preservation Cooperative Extension

Canning and Food Preservation is a safe, economical way to preserve quality food at home. Canning interrupts the normal spoiling and decaying cycle of food. This is done by heating the food contained…

Twelve glass jars filled with assorted dried fruits and vegetables on a windowsill.

Dehydrated Foods

What are Dehydrated Foods?You may be familiar with banana chips, fruit leathers, or dried mushrooms. You probably have some spices and herbs like oregano, thyme, or bay leaves in your pantry too. All…

Charcoal kettle grill with lit flames and glowing coals on a green lawn

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…

Food Connects Us; 2025 National Nutrition Month

National Nutrition Month: Food Connects Us

National Nutrition Month is upon us and as we round the corner into April, we want to help you keep up the focus on good nutrition and healthy eating. Here are some things to consider.Food Connects…

Used chemical containers, one labeled "PREMERGE 3", in pickup truck bed with gloved hands.

Free Pesticide Collection Day

Do you have pesticides at your home or farm that you no longer need or use?If your answer is ‘yes’, then you'll be interested in the Guilford County Pesticide Collection Day on Tuesday, October…

Cast-iron pot suspended over fire in a stone fire pit with burning logs

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…

Vignette Coffee bag labeled "Perú Maria Nieves" and "Made in Greensboro"

Coffee and Community: Vignette Coffee Roasters

Vignette Coffee Roasters, a local coffee roastery located off of I-40 on Market Street co-founded by partners Michael Harwood and Mandy Spirito is thriving in Greensboro. Vignette has become a staple…

Stainless steel pressure cooker with closed lid, pressure gauge and side handles

Canner Inspection and Rental

It's canning season and we have a few new things we want to introduce to the community that will hopefully make it easier to start the canning. Canning Equipment Check-Out This program is for those…