Updates to the USDA GAP Harmonized Audit Webinar
The USDA GAP Harmonized Audit is probably the most common food safety audit used by the produce industry in …
Food Safety & Processing
Food Preservation Classes 2021
During a time when food supply chains are uncertain, knowing how to preserve your own produce has never been …
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 …
Preparing for Winter Storms
As winter weather makes its way to North Carolina, keep food safety in mind with these tips to prepare …
Henderson County Shines at 2020 NC Extension Awards Ceremony
It is always a good thing to see those you work with honored for their hard work and dedication. …
Mike Pack Tells How Extension Helps His Blackberry Farm
Here at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Henderson County Center, we offer many services to the commercial ag community. One …
How to Safely Fry a Turkey
Have you ever wanted to deep fry or smoke a turkey? Professor Ben Chapman, from NC State University, explains the …
Should You Wash the Turkey?
To wash or not to wash the turkey – that is the question. Listen to Professor Ben Chapman from NC …
Thanksgiving Food Safety Video Series
Learn how to prepare and store your holiday meals in this Thanksgiving food safety video series from the Family …
Two Is Better Than One...Especially When It Comes to Canning Lids
The current difficulty in some areas of the U.S. of obtaining needed canning supplies is causing a lot of …
Preserving Winter Squash and Pumpkins
The signs of Fall are all around us. Trees are turning colors, there is a crispness to the air, …
Saving Milk
One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …
Helping Farm Workers at Produce Farms Understand COVID-19
The NC State University Produce Safety Team has created training videos in English and Spanish to help farmworkers better …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
PPE for the Farm Community Distributed by Extension
On July 21, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper’s office sent out a press release regarding how the North Carolina Department …
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 …
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 …
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