Henderson County Shines at 2020 NC Extension Awards Ceremony
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Food Safety & Processing
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 …
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To wash or not to wash the turkey – that is the question. Listen to Professor Ben Chapman from NC …
Thanksgiving Food Safety Video Series
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Two Is Better Than One...Especially When It Comes to Canning Lids
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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