Making Sure Holiday Meals Are Ready on Time and Handled Safely
I’m one of those people that generally wants to know exactly how to do things the way they’re intended …
Food Safety & Processing
A Holiday Gift That Shows You Care
Nothing says “I care about you” like giving a thermometer for a holiday gift. No, seriously. A few years ago, after …
Safely Savor the Season at Your Next Holiday Gathering
One characteristic of American culture that I never thought about much until working in food safety is how we …
Why You Need a Food Thermometer on Thanksgiving
A few years ago, after I started working in food safety, I had this brilliant idea to get my …
2018 Grassroots Leadership Conference
N.C. A&T State University Cooperative Extension is hosting it’s annual Grassroots Leadership Conference on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, from …
Safe Plates Class Scheduled for November
UPDATE: Unfortunately, the deadline to register for this class has passed without meeting the minimum number of students required. …
Prepare for Food Safety During Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence is headed our way, so take time to make sure your food and beverages will be safe …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
Food Preservation Links
- Home Canning - Pure and Simple
- Jarden Home Brands Fresh Preserving Help Line
- Kraft Foods, Inc.
- Mrs. Wages
- USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning
- Where to purchase citric acid to acidify tomatoes
- Where to purchase clear jel modified starch for canning pie fillings
- Where to purchase pickle crisp (calcium chloride)
Food Safety Links
- Food Safety Culture Team - Chapman Group
- Food Safety Infosheets
- Good Farmer's Market Practices
- Growing Safer Gardens
- National Center for Home Food Preservation
- NCDA Starting a Home-based food business
- Small Farms GAP Certification
Information Portals
More Extension Programs at NC State University
- Entrepreneur Initiative for Food
- Food Safety Courses
- Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Programs Extension Programs
- Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences
National eXtension Resources
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