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Food Production Regulations

Food Safety/Quality, Processing and Packaging What are the regulations of food safety for Food Processors & Entrepreneurs? How do you …

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August FCS News

August-National Sandwich Month As the end of Summer approaches, and fixing school lunch boxes begins again with the start of …

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FCS News: March 2022

National Nutrition Month® 2022 The 2022 theme, Celebrate a World of Flavors, embraces global cultures, cuisines and inclusion, plus showcases …

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Saving Milk

One of my favorite childhood movies was Heidi. There are many versions but I’ve only seen the one made …

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FCS Weekly Newsletter - July 20, 2020

Summer Without Salmonella Hello Parents! Are you aware that illnesses from Salmonella spike in the summer? And that the overwhelming …

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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 …

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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 …

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FCS Weekly News - May 4, 2020

May has been designated as International Mediterranean Diet Month. Year after year, the Mediterranean diet is ranked as one …

Recent Publications related to Food Safety & Processing

Producing and Marketing Strawberries for Direct Market Operations

This booklet provides an overview of production costs and marketing strategies that growers should consider …

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Let’s Talk About Risk: A Guide to Identifying, Assessing, Managing, and Communicating Risk

This publication outlines and describes core concepts of risk that are used in various environmental, …

2 weeks ago
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Lactic Acid Fermentation

This factsheet describes the processes of creating fermented foods like yogurt, pickled vegetables, and sourdough …

3 weeks ago
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Measuring the Heat

Temperature control is essential to food safety, and a thermometer is integral to temperature control. …

Guide to Understanding and Addressing PFAS in our Communities

This FactSheet provides a guide to understanding and addressing PFAS in our communities, which may …

4/26/23
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Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for North Carolina Cooperative Extension

This publication provides information and success stories related to food banks, food pantries, food donation …

4/5/23Local Foods
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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 …

4/5/23Local Foods
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Best Practices for Utilizing Local Food in Nutrition Education and Cooking Classes

This publication provides practical tips on how to promote health eating by incorporating fresh, local …

4/5/23Local Foods