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 …
Food Safety & Processing
Handling Raw Chicken Safely
Chicken is a versatile and affordable source of lean protein, making it very popular among both beginner and advanced …
Revamp Your Pantry for the New Year!
Is reorganizing your pantry on your list of resolutions for the new year? Having a clean and organized pantry can …
#ExtensionEats Cookbooks - Holiday Special
#ExtensionEats Cookbooks make a GREAT gift! This cookbook is a compilation of recipes from Extension staff, 4-H members and leaders, …
Is Coronavirus a Food Safety Issue?
CDC and USDA are not aware of any reports at this time of human illnesses that suggest COVID-19 can …
Oodles of Noodles - Pasta Making Demonstration
Watch Nicki Carpenter, 4-H Agent for Burke County, demonstrate how to make pasta! Pasta Recipe Ingredients 300 grams (approximately 3 ½ cups) …
Just Because It Seals, Doesn't Mean It's Safe
We are well into canning season, and many people are looking for answers to their food preservation troubleshooting questions. …
Trusted Food Preservation Resources
Here are some trusted resources to help you with your food preservation questions. The National Center for Home Food Preservation …
Canner Gauge Testing
It’s Time to Test Your Canner Gauge! Your pressure canner gauge should be tested for accuracy each year before you …
Count on Me NC
NC State Extension, in partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Restaurant and Lodging Association and …
GMO Food Labeling
You may have seen controversy over GMOs and labeling in the media. Keep watching for a breakdown of the …
May Is National Strawberry Month
These delicious red fruits are great for your heart. They increase HDL (good) cholesterol, lower your blood pressure, and …
Planning for Canning Season
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Beginner Farmer Online Series
Extension Agents always have clients ask them, “I have some land that I want to do something with. Tell …
Food Industry Labels and Organic Certification Video Series
Week 2: Organic Benefits? Organic certification is one of the most popular and well-known certifications, but are there really benefits …
The Dangers of Water Bath Canning Vegetables
Many people often inaccurately refer to the boiling water bath method of canning as the “old fashioned way” or …
Safe Foods for the Holidays
Holiday meals have been linked to many harmful pathogens, including Salmonella and Campylobacter. Cooking for a large crowd, whether …
Safe Plates BBQ Bootcamp - Burke County
Friday, June 21, 2019 RAIN DATE: Friday, June 28, 2019 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Burke County Agricultural Building 130 Ammons Drive, Morganton …
Tips for Keeping Grilled Food Safe
The weather’s heating up, and so is your grill! Outdoor cooking is a great way to celebrate the sunshine …
Don't Wash Your Chicken!
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that about a million people get sick from contaminated raw poultry each …
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