Food Preservation Workshops - May 2018
May 15, 2018 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Burke County Agricultural Building Canning Jams & Jellies This class will focus on …
Food Safety & Processing
Safe Plates Food Safety Course
Are you interested in a Certified Food Protection Manager Course for you or your employees? NC Safe Plates is …
Don't Let Food Safety Practices Go Down the Drain!
Tips for keeping your sink germ-free Most folks clean their kitchen countertops frequently, but the sink – that catch-all for …
Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
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 …
Register Now for NCSU Egg Grading School for Small Flock Producers
The upcoming NC Egg Grading School at NC State University is a training class for people who have small …
Dehydration Workshop Offered
Food drying is the oldest method of food preservation, and may be used with, or as an alternative, to …
Summer Canning Workshops
Canning season is upon us! As canning season approaches, there are a few things to inspect to ensure a …
Canning Basics Workshops
Learn the basics of pressure and water bath canning before the canning season …
Farmer's Market Food Safety Workshop
If you are planning on selling at a local farmer’s market, this workshop is for …
Register Now for Extension's Postharvest Handling Workshop for Farmers
SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES FOR THE PRODUCE FARM: WINNING THE FOOD SAFETY RACE WITH PROPER POSTHARVEST HANDLING UPDATE March 21: This workshop is FULL. Do …
Cooperative Extension's Junior Chefs Visit Chatham County Farms
Photos by Debbie Roos, Agricultural Extension Agent. Chatham County Cooperative Extension runs a popular Junior Chefs Cooking Camp every summer where kids ages 8-12 …
Still Time to Register for Acidified Foods Manufacturing School
If you want to make and sell pickles and other acidified foods in North Carolina you must have attended NCSU’s Acidified …
Proper Handling of Venison Makes for Excellent-Quality Meat
With deer season underway in Burke County, many folks will be filling their freezers with fresh deer meat. Venison …
Green Beans MUST Be Canned With a Pressure Canner
The process for canning green beans has often been controversial as many still remember old-fashioned practices learned from family …
Test Pressure Canner Gauge for Safe Canning
Spring is here and gardens are beginning to produce. It’s time to get canning supplies and equipment checked and …
Safety Rules for Leftover Food
Leftovers can be a great late night snack, next day lunch or even be used to make a quick …
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This guide summarizes marketing options for grain and soybean growers and explains how to use …
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Direct to Food Bank and Food Pantry Donations
This publication, part of the Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide, discusses food donations given …
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Corn Production Guide
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Corn (Sweet and Field)
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Tobacco (Flue-Cured and Burley)
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Peanuts
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Part 4: Mixed Loads - Postharvest Handling and Cooling of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers for Small Farms
At times, it is necessary to transport or store different commodities together. In such mixed …
Tomatoes for Processing in Eastern North Carolina
The per-capita consumption of processed tomatoes has increased steadily in recent years. This has been …
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