Registration for New Packing House Sanitation Workshops
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Registration for New Workshops Focused on Treating Preharvest Agricultural Water
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Small Loans for Equipment Upgrades From USDA's FSA Farm Storage Facility Loan Program
USDA FSA FSFL program is another option with low-interest loans. The Farm Storage Facility Loan Program (FSFL) provides low-interest financing …
2019 NC Produce Safety Professionals Conference
2019 NC Produce Safety Professionals Conference The NC Produce Safety Task Force invites you to join us at this years …
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 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
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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 NC, please fill …
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 …
Area Beef Conference 2019
Area Beef Conference – December 6, 2019 WNC Livestock Center – Canton, NC KEYNOTE SPEAKER: DR. JUSTIN RHINEHART Beef Cattle Extension …
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 …
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