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NC State Extension, in partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Restaurant and Lodging Association and Visit NC, is excited to …
Food Safety & Processing
How to Make Fermented Pickles
Interested in fermenting food? Start by making delicious fermented pickles that will be ready within 3-4 weeks. Fermented Pickles Recipe Yields 1-gallon …
Webinar Series: COVID-19 Guidance for Agricultural Operations
Farm Worker Health & Safety Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Time: 9–10 a.m. Register online Topics include: Henderson County Farm Worker Health Program and Clinic …
How to Make Quick Refrigerator Pickles
Have you made quick pickles before? It’s fast, easy, and fun. Onions, cucumbers, asparagus, parsnips, radishes, and pea pods …
Disinfectants, UV Light, and Heat to Inactivate SARS-CoV-2
Cleaning followed by disinfection of surfaces is a best practice measure for the prevention of COVID-19 and other viral …
Cleaning and Disinfecting
A lot of the guidance around preventing spread of COVID-19 says to clean and disinfect surfaces. But what does …
COVID-19 and Produce Food Safety
Food and food packaging are not considered significant ways of spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. Many people have …
COVID-19: What Steps Can I Take to Minimize Risk at the Grocery Store
Important steps to consider while you are grocery store to keep you, your family, grocery store employees and other food …
COVID-19 and Grocery Shopping
There are many questions surround grocery shopping and handling food during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no data currently that …
Winter Storm Food Safety
As winter storms approach North Carolina, there are steps you can take to prepare for food safety when the …
Hurricane Dorian Food Safety
As Hurricane Dorian approaches North Carolina, there are steps you can take to prepare for food safety when the …
Getting Ready for a GAP Audit Workshop-June 6, 2019
Are you ready for a GAP Audit this summer but still have last minute questions? Do you need proof …
Hands on Food Preservation Classes
Come on out and learn about canning! Renay Knapp, Family & Consumer Sciences agent will be teaching four different …
Twilight Apple Tour 2019
Our annual Twilight Apple Tour is scheduled for May 7, 2019, at Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchards in Edneyville. Please plan …
Food Safety Update for Apple Growers- Tuesday, April 23, 2019 9:30AM-1PM
In order to help NC Apple Growers get ready for the 2019 Season the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Henderson County office …
"I Saw It on the Internet, So It Must Be True"
Fifty years ago, we got news once, maybe twice a day on local TV stations and radio broadcasts. Today, …
Avoid Norovirus During the Holidays
People who study foodborne illness don’t get foodborne illness. Right? I thought that because I knew so much about preventing foodborne …
A Holiday Gift That Shows You Care
Nothing says “I care about you” like giving a thermometer for a holiday gift. No, seriously. A few years ago, after …
Safely Savor the Season at Your Next Holiday Gathering
One characteristic of American culture that I never thought about much until working in food safety is how we …
Why You Need a Food Thermometer on Thanksgiving
A few years ago, after I started working in food safety, I had this brilliant idea to get my …
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