15th Annual Commissioner's Food Safety Forum
The 15th Annual Commissioner’s Food Safety Forum Wednesday, August 28, 2019 NC State Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Building, Raleigh, NC 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; …
Food Safety & Processing
NC Produce Safety Professionals Conference
Save the Date October 10, 2019 9 a.m.–4 p.m. North Carolina Produce Safety Professionals Conference Focus: Cleaning and sanitation in produce farms and packinghouses, …
Food Safety Update for Produce Growers in Western NC
Are you getting ready for a GAP Audit this summer but still have last minute questions? Do you need …
Produce Safety: FDA Issues FSMA Agricultural Water Rule Extension
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its final rule on phased implementation of water testing under Food Safety …
FDA Guidance Documents to Industry Issued for the FSMA Produce Safety Rule
While the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human …
Madison County Electronic Newsletter Sign-Up
Madison County E-News If you would like to receive emails from the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Madison County, please fill out …
2019 Goat Study
What is the 2019 Goat Study? The 2019 Goat Study is a national study conducted every ten years by the …
WNC Small Ruminant Workshop
WNC Small Ruminant Workshop March 30, 2019 WNC Regional Livestock Center, Canton, NC Workshop Agenda 9:30 a.m. Registration/Sponsor Visit 10 a.m. Welcome 10 a.m. …
Raw Milk: Branan and Day Present on Cow Sharing Agreements
Andrew Branan, Extension Assistant Professor with the NC State University Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, along with Marti …
2019 Winter Vegetable School & Annual Tomato Growers Meeting
Event Date: February 20 and 21, 2019 Time: 9:30 a.m., Wednesday through lunch on Thursday Location: Crowne Plaza Resort, Asheville, NC Cost: …
Annual NC Cattlemen's and Dairy Conference
68th Annual NC Cattlemen’s and Dairy Conference Event Date: February 21–23, 2019 Location: Hickory Metro Convention Center – Hickory, NC Various classes …
Pesticide Re-Certification Classes
Pesticide Re-certification Classes Private Applicator Pesticide Re-Certification Classes All classes are worth 2 credit hours 6–8 p.m. N.C. Cooperative Extension of Madison County office …
Dairy Cow Share Meeting
Dairy Cow Share Meeting Monday, January 28, 2019⋅5:30–7 p.m. N.C. Cooperative Extension of Madison County office 258 Carolina Ln, Marshall, NC 28753 The new …
Register Now for Produce Safety Rule Grower Training
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center is partnering with NC State Extension to offer an all-day Produce Safety …
Master Gardener Volunteers in Madison County
The Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteer program is a national program of trained volunteers who work in partnership with their …
Guidance for Industry: Evaluating the Safety of Flood-Affected Food Crops for Human Consumption
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided guidance for situations under which farms may be affected by flooding …
Training Event for Law Enforcement Offered in August 2018
On Thursday, August 30, 2018, a third hemp training event will be held for law enforcement in Kinston, NC. …
Register Now for FSMA for Small Farms Workshop
You may have heard about a new food safety law and you may have heard that small farms are …
Chatham's Fiddlehead Farm Wins Good Food Award!
A Chatham County farm has won a coveted Good Food Award in recognition of superior craftsmanship and a commitment …
Overview of Changes to the USDA Harmonized GAP Audit Workshops
These workshops are designed to provide growers with an overview of the recent changes to the USDA Harmonized GAP …
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