Who Regulates Our Foods? Webinar Series
A webinar series to untangle the complexities of food safety regulatory authority in North Carolina. Every Wednesday from noon to …
Food Safety & Processing
Food Allergen Labeling Update 9th Major Food Allergen Recognized by the U.S.
On April 23, 2021, the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act was signed into law, declaring …
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 …
Home-Based Food Entrepreneur Virtual National Conference
Get started with your dream of owning your own home-based cottage food business or take your business to the …
Virtual Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI)
Virtual FSPCA Training for Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls This open enrollment course (currently being offered virtually) has been …
Ei4F Holiday Lab Closure Dates 2020
The Food Entrepreneurial Program is closed in conjunction with the university closing from December 18th, 2020 through January 3rd, 2021. The …
Count on Me NC
NC State Extension, in partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Restaurant and Lodging Association and Visit NC, is excited to …
Support Your Local NC Farmers
Posted by the NC PTA. Are you interested in buying farm-fresh products while maintaining social distancing? Here are some great options …
Coronavirus and Food Safety
The U.S. Army Public Health Center has recently released Fact Sheets for Food Establishments and Enhanced Sanitation Procedures in …
Choosing and Using Edible Flowers
Enjoy the Flavor, Color, and Texture That Flowers Can Bring to Food. “Choosing and Using Edible Flowers” by Cyndi …
EI4F Coronavirus Response
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY and until further notice, our program is OPEN and we want to assure our clients that we will …
Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
The following are resources available to industry members and consumers on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and food safety. FDA – …
Are Community Gardens a Safety Risk for the Horticulture Industry?
Ausveg, the Australian association that represents vegetable growers, says that community gardens pose a serious safety risk for the …
Industry Guidance for FDA Food Labeling
FDA released an Industry Guidance document in December 2019 covering the topics of Food Labeling (Serving Sizes, Dual Column …
Seafood HACCP Segment 2 Workshop
Seafood HACCP Segment 2 Workshop Wednesday, February 19, 2020 • 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Location: Center for Marine Sciences and Technology (CMAST) 303 College …
North Carolina Blueberry Council Website for Consumers
Take a look at the new North Carolina Blueberry Council Website for consumers. Great information on freezing, storing, and cooking with …
Study Participants for USDA/NIFA-Funded Project on Nanotechnology in Food and Agriculture
“Social Implications and Best Practices for Responsible Innovation of Nanotechnology in Food and Agriculture.” We are currently looking for individuals …
2019 Holiday Entrepreneurial Lab / University Closure
Please be aware that the last date for 2019 submissions is December 16, 2019. The Entrepreneurial Initiative for Food Program …
2020 Triangle eSports Championship Event Looking for Sponsors
TEC returns February 7–9, 2020, at the Herb Young Community Center in Cary. In 2020, the event expands from …
Introducing the Business of Food and Farming Series
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Mecklenburg County Center, in partnership with Carolina Farm Stewardship, is proud to announce The Business of …
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