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Food Safety & Processing
Lin Walker Brings Applied Research Passion to PDPS and Poultry Extension
The Prestage Department of Poultry Science and Poultry Extension are pleased to welcome Dr. Lin Walker to the department …
Preparing for Winter Storms
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Webinar: Whole Food Safety in Poultry Science From PSA
The Poultry Science Association (PSA) has announced the launch of a new webinar series. The first webinar, “Government, Industry, and …
AgrAbility/life Project Virtual Workshop
The mission of the North Carolina AgrAbility Partnership (NCAP) is to educate and assist farmers, ranchers, farmworkers, and their …
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 …
Global Health: Antimicrobial Resistance Tracking Programs Awarded New Funding
Sid Thakur, director of global health at the CVM and NC State with Megan Jacob, associate professor of microbiology …
WATCH: Homegrown | How NC Chicken Gets to Market
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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 …
Pantry Pests Could Take Advantage of Stored Food During Pandemic
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is reasonable to try and make fewer trips to the supermarket …
Curtis Appointed to USDA Food Safety Advisory Committee
by Kristin Sargent (CALS) The USDA has appointed NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Patricia Curtis to the …
Making the Most Out of Bulk Sales Opportunities
Are you looking for ways to get more out of bulk meat sales? Do you want to know about …
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 …
One-Stop Poultry Shop From NC Choices
NC Choices, “an initiative of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems in collaboration with N.C. Cooperative Extension,” has finished …
Food Safety Concerns With Power Outages and Floodwater From a Storm
Tropical storms, floods, and other natural disasters can cause power outages and floodwater can bring dangerous compounds into your …
Tropical Storm Isaias Food Safety
With current predictions of Tropical Storm Isaias possibly making landfall in North Carolina, there are steps you can take to …
Video: How to Freeze Chicken
Extension agents have a new video to help you wrap and freeze chicken safely. Margaret Ross, Eve Honeycutt, Kelly …
New Online Poultry Resources Available for 2020
With everything going on in the world right now, we know there is a lot of uncertainty about many …
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 …
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